VISION
Our children will continue to strengthen communities for current and future generations
MISSION
As a professional team of educators, we collaborate to provide innovative curricula and services to build a solid foundation for our children’s success
CODE OF ETHICS
- promote the health and well-being of all children
- use developmentally appropriate practices when working with children
- demonstrate caring for all children in all aspects of their practice
- work in partnership with parents, supporting them in meeting their responsibilities to their children
- work in partnership with their colleagues and other service providers in the community to support the well-being of families
- work in ways that enhance human dignity
- pursue, on an ongoing basis, the knowledge, skills and self-awareness needed to be professionally competent
- demonstrate integrity in all areas of their professional relationships
we believe
THE CHILD
In order for your child to blossom in our care, we believe your child:
- learns best through play
- uses many different languages to express themself
- must feel safe, be nurtured, and have a strong sense of belonging
- must be able to form trusting relationships with adults and peers
- is inherently capable of guiding their own learning and will need resources to support their avenues of enquiry
- has as much access to the natural world as possible
- needs to experience a sense of joy and wonder on a regular basis
- as a citizen, enjoys learning their roles and responsibilities as members of the community
THE GUARDIAN
In order for you to feel safe in leaving your child, we believe you must:
- feel confident the care providers will nurture your child and keep them safe
- be confident that we are reliable in our provision of care
- know we will try to bring your child’s learning to life for you through documentation
- feel confident in the quality of resources and programming offered to your child
- want your child to spend a healthy amount of time being physically active
- believe your child’s individual needs are being met
- witness your child learning how to be a member of a community
- understand that diversity offers growth and development opportunities for all
OUR COMMITMENT
To help you decide, our goals are to:
- provide qualified educators who know how to provide support for your child’s enquiry
- demand our educators to exceed mandatory professional development requirements each year
- ensure programming philosophies reflect modern thinking on child development
- make support services available so every child may thrive in our centres
- provide an environment conducive to enriching the child’s development
- celebrate diversity to ensure an authentic sense of belonging for all
- actively promote anti-bias policies and practices
- adhere to Interior Health’s licensing regulations so you are confident in our facilities and services
- practice fiscal responsibility ensuring sustainable services for long-term care provision
- respond to the changing needs of the community