Our Philosophy
Infant Program
In our infant caregiving approach, we are guided by the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) philosophy. The RIE vision is that “from the day they are born, all infants are cared for with respect and are seen as unique individuals with surprising capacity to participate in relationships." Our caregiving approach is based on respecting the child, building a strong sense of trust between the child and caregiver, and providing a consistent environment in order to facilitate the trust-building process. When these three goals are achieved, then a strong, positive relationship is formed between the child and caregiver, and the child is able to feel confident in the world around him/her. Infants are extremely competent individuals; therefore, an important characteristic of our caregiving approach is that the infant is allowed to be an active participant rather than a passive recipient in all caregiving routines and play experiences. The children in our care are encouraged to explore their environment, to take risks, and to engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Preschool Program
We believe that children learn best through uninterrupted play. Play lays the foundation for learning and academic success. Through play, children learn to interact with others, develop language skills, recognize and solve problems, and discover their human potential. Play allows children to work through real-world issues by role-playing, risk-taking, and experimenting in order to make sense of the world.
At Mother Earth’s Children Family Child Care, we strive to offer an environment in which children can freely play while preparing themselves for later success. Through these opportunities, children build the skills that they will require later in a more academic environment. For example, a child playing with clay is developing the fine motor strength that will later be necessary in order to control a pencil to write his name. A child constructing with blocks is exploring basic concepts of physics and at the same time experimenting with math skills that she will later use to form equations. A child playing with dolls is practicing compassion for others while modeling the same love that has been shown to himself. A child playing house with other playmates is learning cooperation, impulse control, and teamwork, all of which will be necessary when entering a larger group environment such as kindergarten.
These many and varied opportunities for play are offered in a nurturing and trusting atmosphere in which children are encouraged to collaborate, ask each other for help, lend a hand to others in need, and communicate in a peaceful way. Teachers offer children respect, trust, and confidence so that the children will feel empowered to take risks in order to achieve success and thus be intrinsically motivated learners.
In our infant caregiving approach, we are guided by the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) philosophy. The RIE vision is that “from the day they are born, all infants are cared for with respect and are seen as unique individuals with surprising capacity to participate in relationships." Our caregiving approach is based on respecting the child, building a strong sense of trust between the child and caregiver, and providing a consistent environment in order to facilitate the trust-building process. When these three goals are achieved, then a strong, positive relationship is formed between the child and caregiver, and the child is able to feel confident in the world around him/her. Infants are extremely competent individuals; therefore, an important characteristic of our caregiving approach is that the infant is allowed to be an active participant rather than a passive recipient in all caregiving routines and play experiences. The children in our care are encouraged to explore their environment, to take risks, and to engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Preschool Program
We believe that children learn best through uninterrupted play. Play lays the foundation for learning and academic success. Through play, children learn to interact with others, develop language skills, recognize and solve problems, and discover their human potential. Play allows children to work through real-world issues by role-playing, risk-taking, and experimenting in order to make sense of the world.
At Mother Earth’s Children Family Child Care, we strive to offer an environment in which children can freely play while preparing themselves for later success. Through these opportunities, children build the skills that they will require later in a more academic environment. For example, a child playing with clay is developing the fine motor strength that will later be necessary in order to control a pencil to write his name. A child constructing with blocks is exploring basic concepts of physics and at the same time experimenting with math skills that she will later use to form equations. A child playing with dolls is practicing compassion for others while modeling the same love that has been shown to himself. A child playing house with other playmates is learning cooperation, impulse control, and teamwork, all of which will be necessary when entering a larger group environment such as kindergarten.
These many and varied opportunities for play are offered in a nurturing and trusting atmosphere in which children are encouraged to collaborate, ask each other for help, lend a hand to others in need, and communicate in a peaceful way. Teachers offer children respect, trust, and confidence so that the children will feel empowered to take risks in order to achieve success and thus be intrinsically motivated learners.