•   Frequent, positive, warm interactions among adults and children • A curriculum compiled from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Criteria and the Early Learning Content Standards from the Ohio Department of Education • Ongoing assessments of each child's learning and development with progress being communicated to the child's family • Planned learning activities and materials appropriate to the children’s ages, development, and interests •  Specially trained teachers •  Enough adults to respond to individual children • A healthy and safe environment for children • Regular communication with parents, who are welcome visitors at all times Research shows that children learn best in an environment where they feel loved and approved of for themselves. We respond to the needs of children by providing a child-centered environment in which positive words and actions encourage each child to make choices, ask questions, grow in self-confidence and self-control, develop respect for self and others, and feel a joy and curiosity for learning. We believe that children are naturally curious, open, energetic, trusting and happy. It is our privilege and duty to be sure these qualities are nurtured and channeled in constructive ways. Click here for the Spring 2010 Parent Newsletter