To develop a sense of trust among peers and teachers/caregivers
To develop a spirit of helpfulness to others
To increase independence in problem solving
To teach children to search for answers for themselves
To develop concepts needed in everyday life
The three most important values we try to model at EduCare Preschool were taken from a program called “BEST Practices,” a program based out of University of Oregon, that stands for Building Effective Schools Together which is currently being implemented in many elementary schools in California. We have found that these three simple, clear and direct rules are all-encompassing and applicable to virtually all situations and are easily remembered by children.
★ Be Safe
★ Be Responsible
★ Be Respectful
We will provide 2 meals and 1 snack each day!
Please inform EduCare regarding allergies and preferences. As we participate in the CACFP (a federally funded meal reimbursement program) we are required to serve healthy, balanced meals with specific components. We are able to accommodate allergies with physician documentation.
We will provide formula, low fat milk, and whole milk, depending on a child's age, and we encourage breastfeeding for as long as a parent and child desire.
As a regulated family childcare home, we are required to provide children with their personal rights, which include giving them a daily, consistent time to rest and an environment that is conducive to napping. Children thrive when they know what to expect and their routine is predictable.
Rest is important to a child's wellbeing and is a vital part of our day as educators, as this is the time period where we use the restroom, eat our lunch, do state paperwork and curriculum planning, collaborate with each other, and take a needed ‘lunch’ break to recharge ourselves for the afternoon. We know that research concludes that sleep begets sleep; as such, it is not best practice to wake sleeping children. EduCare will support parents in contract schedule modifications if children begin to outgrow napping or require reduced nap durations.