At Granite Start, we believe that children cannot be truly prepared to learn unless they have strong self-esteem. The development of strong self-esteem and confidence begin with a child’s earliest experiences. As early childhood educators we must build a strong foundation that allows an infant to learn how to problem-solve; a toddler to learn how to self-regulate; and a preschooler to learn how to resolve conflicts. Children are growing and learning at a phenomenal rate. It is important for them to have an environment that is consistent and secure.
We believe that to promote each child’s uniqueness and varied abilities we must create a program that incorporates physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language, self-help and aesthetic areas. Our goal is to ensure that each child has a sense of belonging, being valued and having choices. We must appreciate and respect each family we serve. In no way should we discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, race, national origin, heritage, cultural background, disability, political or religious beliefs in regards to families and / or children. On the contrary, we value and welcome the positive differences among us all. We must recognize that parents are a child’s first teacher and when parents are involved in their child’s education they learn best.