Literacy is highly valued, as evidenced by the frequent storytelling opportunities and copious availability of reading material. Partnership with parents is viewed as essential for the academic and social-emotional success of our students. The ECE Department supports the view that children learn best through play and active exploration. Each child develops at his or her own pace and in his or her own time. ECE programs are based on developmentally appropriate practices in a play environment.
Staff are keenly aware of and respond to each child's unique needs and style of learning.
We provide a stimulating language rich environment that provides easy access to language models from a variety of age levels, a variety of skill levels, and a variety of styles.