Playschool, Preschool, Kindergarten & Enrichment Programs

We offer playschool, preschool, Kindergarten & Enrichment programs that are developmentally appropriate and foster all-round development with an integral approach, helping your child grow physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Developmentally appropriate practice is an early childhood education standard that was first described by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). According to NAEYC, developmentally appropriate practice is matching the learning environment-the physical set-up, materials, schedule, curr
iculum, teaching methods and so forth-to the developmental levels of children. It means understanding the developmental changes that typically occur from birth through age eight (and beyond), variations in development of individuals and how we can best support their learning and development during these years.

Research shows that children have better comprehension and retention because material is presented in a manner best suited to their developmental stage and is absorbed better than it would have been if it was designed for older children. Our preschool programs curriculum is packed with real-world, concrete, sensory experiences where the young learners can touch, see, taste, hear and smell, thereby striking an interesting balance between learning and playing.

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

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Welcome to our Enrichment Centre. This is a place of safety. It is a place where we stimulate enquiry, engage the senses, invite discussions, and offer choices. We ask everyone to contribute to and influence the Enrichment Centre.

We believe that adults and children are unique and special. They bring their own skills and abilities to the Preschool Everyone is a capable, resourceful, and meaningful contributor to our group. 

The preschool years are vital foundations for children's life-long learning. Play is fundamental for children to make meaning of the world around them. As their teachers, we support and facilitate their learning as well as learn with them and from them.

In order to learn effectively we need to build strong relationships throughout the preschool community. We help families to make links with local services. Our environment reflects the local neighbourhood

It is vital to build self-confidence. Through the program we experience, investigate, explore, solve problems, create, practice and daydream together. It is important to us to take risks and meet new challenges. We learn through our achievements and mistakes.

As a community, we value honesty and openness in our interactions with one another. We strive to communicate with one another freely and without judgment. We ask questions. We listen to suggestions and follow them through as much as possible. We accept that people are all influenced by their own family culture their upbringing, and life experiences. We share these with one another. 

We try to empathise with others and are respectful of everybody's point of view. We try to be positive, optimistic & tactful. We establish partnerships based on common interests & goals. We value each individual for the special qualities they bring. In these ways we build trust with each other.

We strive to be fair to everyone. We encourage each other. We celebrate each others' achievements. We strive to be compassionate, tolerant and patient. We have chosen a career that involves a lifetime of learning and are committed and enthusiastic in our work. We work together in the spirit of friendship and enjoy the humour and joy that is part of everyday. 

Our learning environment and the natural world are integral elements of lives. We appreciate their beauty together. We enjoy spontaneity and the great value in learning from each moment and person we encounter.
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