Normandy ELC Philosophy & Mission

Welcome to the Normandy Early Learning Center

Normandy Early Childhood Program Philosophy

Because we believe that children learn best by doing, our programs emphasize hands-on, creative exploration that enhances all areas of development: social, emotional, intellectual and physical. Using developmentally appropriate practice guidelines, based on current child development knowledge, we are able to recognize and address the academic needs of each child.

Purpose 

Program Goals 

Objectives

• To provide a quality educational program that promotes the well-being of the child academically and socially in a safe, loving and supportive environment
• To support children as they grow and learn, by offering each child an opportunity to experience success and gain self-confidence
• To support families and their involvement through open communication, encouragement, and mutual respect
• To provide an environment where children develop an enthusiasm for learning, exploring and creating that leads to a positive attitude towards school and life-long learning
• To provide appropriate, engaging, meaningful, and challenging activities that foster development and school age readiness
• To employ Mindfulness and Conscious Discipline for behavior regulation
• To promote children’s socially appropriate behavior consistently using explanation, redirection, and instruction
• To provide opportunities for children to become independent, responsible, and self-controlled in a variety of individual, small and large group settings
• To establish an atmosphere of mutual respect for the environment, including equipment, materials and the property of others
• To support families in their role as the child’s first teacher
• To expose children to academic rigor in all areas
• All staff members will become proficient in knowledge and implementation of Missouri Early Learning Standards and Common Core Standards.  
• All students will be provided with academic experiences that will prepare them for the next level and help develop the whole child – cognitively, symbolically and physically.
• All students will speak in complete sentences.
• Student attendance will reach and maintain an average of 90% or above.