Spontaneous conversation is encouraged throughout the program including group time, lunch time, and play time. The equipment is varied so children can do many different physical activities, such as running, jumping, climbing, pushing, piling, and tumbling. Children are encouraged to think for themselves, reason, question, and try out their own ideas. Parents as Partners A quality program will involve parents at some level. While no one approach can be used universally, the ways best suited to the style and needs of the parents involved should be offered.
Parents are free to visit and observe the children's program.
The staff is aware of the need for security procedures. Parents receive daily, ongoing verbal and written information about the program, including the school's philosophy and operating procedures. The attitude of staff members toward the parents is one of respect. There is a friendly, comfortable and cooperative relationship in the daily contacts between parents and staff. A quality program requires productive staff interaction and continued learning.