PHILOSOPHY

Early Childhood Centers of Greater Springfield, Inc., believes that each child is a unique individual. We strive to provide a loving, nurturing, and creative environment for children. We are sensitive to their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical processes of learning while also helping them enjoy many other successful experiences. We encourage not just learning, but the love of learning.

We believe in providing a physical environment that is safe, clean, healthy, and child friendly. Classrooms are arranged to offer challenging play and learning choices at a range of developmental levels. Learning centers allow children the opportunity to explore, to experience, and, most importantly, to succeed.

The strength of our program is the experience, expertise, and dedication of our staff. We support the teachers by providing training resources and freedom to create a unique learning environment. We provide opportunities for teachers to share ideas and grow professionally. Our teachers create a caring and nurturing atmosphere that fosters each child’s creative and positive self-image.

Our positive behavioral management methods establish consistent and appropriate limits to help children function in their world. Our programs are designed to develop each child’s sense of independence and responsibility. We aim to strengthen each child’s own cultural identity while instilling a respect for others.

Parents are the most significant adults in a child’s life. We strive to construct a mutual respect between parents and teachers, a partnership for the mutual benefit of the child. We encourage daily communication between parents and center staff. Our doors are open to parents at all times.

Our center values people: the children in our care, their parents, and our employees. We continually work to earn the trust placed in us. We strive each day to provide the best child care and educational services possible.