Families are children's most important & primary teachers; therefore, partnering with families provides the best results.

Children learn best when:

• they are loved, respected and see themselves consistently represented.

  • equity & diversity are embedded in daily practices

• they are interested,

• they are engaged in fun & open ended activities & have opportunities to explore (hands on learning),   

•  they are encouraged to be curious & allowed to take risks and feel successful.

• they have committed invested adults, high quality interactions really makes a difference.

• activities are individualized to meet their individual development and goals.

•  they are challenged to think and problem solve (metacognition skills) ​

• they're consistently taught, supported through  & modeled self-regulation & behavioral skills.

A comprehensive approach works best to provide the very best "head start" for children & families.

Research based curriculums and practices are needed to create significant outcomes.