The professional early childhood staff at University Child Care provide an individualized educational program based on current developmentally-appropriate practices. Program goals included supporting children's emerging self concepts and assisting them in learning social skills to interact constructively. Staff expand on children's interests and experiences, encourage children to function independently, and foster understanding and respect for the ideas and individuality of others.
Children enroll in our centers with diverse backgrounds and unique personalities.
However, they share a curiosity and an open nature to learning about the world. Therefore, we focus on the process of learning, not the outcome. Our goal is to structure success and minimize frustration, allowing children space and time to explore, create, and learn at their own pace, using their own style. We provide classroom materials and books which present people with varying abilities, cultures, and lifestyles. Respect for each other and the environment is emphasized through the teaching of social skills such as turn-taking, helping and cooperation.