Provide developmentally appropriate programming, thereby facilitating physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, enhancing the child’s strengths and increasing their abilities.
Provide an integrated child care program in a multicultural setting through positive role modeling which enables the child to learn and appreciate the difference possessed by all human beings irrespective of cultural, social, economic backgrounds or ability levels.
Provide program plans for children with special needs in both the pre-school setting and the home environment, thereby enhancing the child’s strengths and needs in each area of development.
Assist with the co-ordination of services for children and families in the community.
Plan educational meetings with parents and teachers and/or parent groups to share experience, and establish goals as children go through stages of development and explore new skills.
Encourage the scheduling of visits by therapists, involving direct therapy, play-based therapy and/or the use of naturally occurring situations.