Normandy Early Childhood Program Philosophy

Because we believe that children learn best by doing, our programs emphasize hands-on, creative exploration that enhances all areas of development: social, emotional, intellectual and physical. Using developmentally appropriate practice guidelines, based on current child development knowledge, we are able to recognize and address the academic needs of each child.

Purpose 

• To provide a quality educational program that promotes the well-being of the child academically and socially in a safe, loving and supportive environment
• To support children as they grow and learn, by offering each child an opportunity to experience success and gain self-confidence
• To support families and their involvement through open communication, encouragement, and mutual respect

Program Goals 

• To provide an environment where children develop an enthusiasm for learning, exploring and creating that leads to a positive attitude towards school and life-long learning
• To provide appropriate, engaging, meaningful, and challenging activities that foster development and school age readiness
• To employ Mindfulness and Conscious Discipline for behavior regulation
• To promote children’s socially appropriate behavior consistently using explanation, redirection, and instruction
• To provide opportunities for children to become independent, responsible, and self-controlled in a variety of individual, small and large group settings
• To establish an atmosphere of mutual respect for the environment, including equipment, materials and the property of others
• To support families in their role as the child’s first teacher
• To expose children to academic rigor in all areas

Objectives

• All staff members will become proficient in knowledge and implementation of Missouri Early Learning Standards and Common Core Standards.  
• All students will be provided with academic experiences that will prepare them for the next level and help develop the whole child – cognitively, symbolically and physically.
• All students will speak in complete sentences.
• Student attendance will reach and maintain an average of 90% or above.