Children and famalies arewrmly greetedby our Early Childhood Educators. Our curriculum is based on The FLIGHT curriculum framework as developed by Alberta Early Learing and Care through Children's Services. The book Early Learing and Care Framework, can be purchased on line.Guidance and care is prorgamed to help the childrendevelope socially, emotionally, cognitively, physicaly, creatively and spiritly. Children are grouped according the their age and have a home room with Earrly Childhood Educators. Caregivers are constand and not changed. Equipment and curriculum in each room is set up for the children's deveelopment level. Rooms are organized with learning centers: sand, water, arts and crafts, dramatic play,small and gross motor, library and a quiet area. Learning activities, songs, games, storytime, etc., are set up in the centers that challenge and enhancce each child's individual development. Early Childcare Educators are kind and plan curriculum, provide guidance, extend development levels and role model appropriate behaviour. Educators and fmailies are encouraged to communicate as communicatin will benifit everyone in the growth and developent of children. Children spend ttime outside twice daily so we ask the rain wear, summer wear and winter ware are provided by families as needed.
CODE OF ETHICS
Children and families of all ethic origins and faiths are welcomed in our programs. We believe that the dignity and worth of each child and family is important. All children and families will be treated with respect, trust, caring and fairness.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Blue Bird Child Care Centre is to provide a quality program that collectively meets the needs of the children, families and community. Quality childcare that meets the social, emotional, creative, cognitive and physical needs of children is provided in a safe, secure, welcoming, creative, nurturing,
stimulating and challenging environment.
PHILOSOPHY
We believe in the value of human diversity and the fair treatment of all people. It is our goal to provide the kind of environment and influences that encourage children to become independent, caring, responsible, creative full functioning adults that can make decisions for themselves. As adults we must strive to continue learning and growing in our relationships with others so we may nurture a peaceful, safe environment and surround the children with understanding, respect, nurturing, and stimulating, challenging experiences.
Our philosophy-we believe:
- All children have the right to feel good about themselves and it is the responsibility of all child development educators to nurture the child's self esteem
- All children require a safe, secure, welcoming, trusting, stimulating and nurturing environment.
- All our educational guidance decisions for children must be based in the knowledge of Early Childhood Education.
- Each child/adult is a unique individual and has her/his own needs. Each child/adult has the right to meet their needs in their own way and time. However, one of the responsibilities of having rights is recognizing and respecting the rights of others.
- Children/adults are entitled to feelings, as well as the trial and error process that goes along with feelings. It is important for children/adults to recognize and understand rather than deny feelings.
- In appreciating and supporting the close ties between child and family and understand that children are best understood in the context of their family, culture and community.
- Creativity, self-expression and curiosity are expressions of individuality and should be encouraged to develop in all children/adults.
- In helping children/adults achieve their full potential in the contexts of relationships that are based on trust, respect and positive regard.
- Each child and family are due the respect for personal privacy demanded by professional ethics.
