ABOUT

MISSION STATEMENT

At Enchanted Child Development Center our mission is to provide exemplary child care for the children of our community by offering a model program-tailored to ensure the quality of a child's daily experiences.

PHILOSOPHY

Our primary goal is for children to feel safe and happy. Additionally, we believe that a learning environment which fosters respect for cultural diversity and utilizes a diverse approach to education allows for optimal growth and development of young children. Young children's developmental tasks are to build trust, learn social skills, begin mastery of academic skills and develop positive self-esteem. In order to best support these tasks, our program strives to provide developmentally appropriate activities, well-trained and consistent staff, a safe and healthy learning environment, and contentiousness care. Throughout the course of life’s learning experience we believe parents are their child's first teacher; thus, we work to support parents in their efforts to guide their child's growth and development.

CORE VALUES

Standards of ethical behavior in early childhood care and education are based on commitment to core values that are deeply rooted in the history of our field. We have committed ourselves professionally to:

Appreciating childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle.
Basing our work with children on current knowledge of child development
Acknowledging and supporting the close ties between the child and family.
Recognizing that children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture, community and society.
Respecting the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each individual child, family member and colleague.
Helping children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust, respect and positive regard.
Fostering an appreciation for and building a natural connection between the arts and learning.

DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS

To help the children have a happy separation from their parents and aid in their adjustment to their new surroundings.
To create a sense of security between the children and yourself.
To teach the children to respond to, respect, love, and obey you as their teacher.
To teach good classroom habits that will create a pleasant learning environment for the weeks ahead.
To help the children to improve each day in cooperation and kindness.
To build self-confidence in each child.

Our Hours Of Operations Are: 7am - 6pm

CURRICULUM GOALS

The early years in a child's life set the tone for future learning. Our goal is to stay current on research in child development so that we are able to build a foundation for each child that lasts a lifetime. Our curriculum is designed with specific objectives for each age level and child; however, the following goals are incorporated into every classroom:

Developing safe and healthy habits in young children.
Fostering positive self-esteem.
Providing opportunities for creative expression.
Supporting the development of social skills.
Stimulating cognitive problem-solving skills.
Strengthening communication skills necessary for listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Enhancing fine motor and gross motor skills.
Assessing the individual needs of each child.

PROGRAM QUALITY/ STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

High quality early childhood education benefits children. Children who experience a quality program are more likely to have greater academic success, enhanced self-esteem and increased self-control. Enchanted Child Development Center aligns the program and curriculum with federal and state guidelines.

For more information about program quality you can visit the following websites: www.pde.state.pa.us/early-childhood

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

As individuals who work with young children, we commit ourselves to furthering the values of early childhood education. To the best of our ability we will:

Ensure that programs for young children are based on current knowledge of child
Development and early childhood education.
Respect and support families in their task of nurturing children.
Respect colleagues in early childhood education
Serve as an advocate for children, their families and their teachers in the community and society.
Maintain high standards of professional conduct.
Recognize how personal values, opinions and biases can affect professional judgment.
Be open to new ideas and be willing to learn from the suggestions of others.
Continue to learn, grow and contribute as a professional.