Educational Philosophy

We believe that young children can come to school eager to learn and that they can and should take responsibility for their learning. We believe that children construct knowledge through exploration, observation and reflection. We believe children learn concepts through hands-on interactions with materials, people, events and ideas in activities that are meaningful

to them. We believe that children learn by acting as leaders as well as followers; they enjoy giving directions and seeing others carry them out. We believe that children given choices engage in purposeful activity as they attempt to achieve the goals they set for themselves. We believe children practice a skill or test their own knowledge until they are sure of it; they approach the next level when they are ready. We believe that children need to learn and develop in all domains; social and emotional skills underlie children’s ability to acquire knowledge in other content areas.

We believe that a quality early childhood program focuses on the needs of the whole child. We believe children are our greatest resources and they are to be nurtured and cherished. We believe our employees are continual learners and so we provide ample opportunities for learning and growing. We believe in a meaningful opportunity to engage in our daily plans.

We believe in offering exceptional customer service and excellence in childcare.

At COA, we are committed to continuously developing new and innovative programming, so every child has access to the most current and relevant curriculum available. Our primary mission is to offer healthy doses of love and understanding as we prepare the young children in our care for higher learning.