Education Philosophy

We believe that children experience the greatest growth when they feel secure and wanted. Therefore, we at Hayden ELC provide a warm, caring, comfortable and safe environment for our children. Together, we establish routines that are predictable and consistent. All children are treated with gentleness, honesty, and respect. We encourage them to treat others in this manner. Our classrooms cultivate an inclusive, unbiased atmosphere where children and parents are encouraged to challenge their individual paradigms and subsequently see society through a lens that celebrates diversity of thought and culture. We believe that children of all ability levels are entitled to the same opportunities for participation, acceptance and belonging. We make every reasonable accommodation to encourage full and active participation of all children in our program based on their individual capabilities and needs. 

We are committed to children’s learning and believe that educators are important role models. Therefore, we hire staff with knowledge in early childhood development and that can role model appropriate behavior in our classrooms. We maintain an atmosphere where children feel comfortable and confident, we use constructive guidance and positive reinforcement. We feel it is also necessary to establish and clearly define reasonable limits with logical consequences. The children are encouraged to take ownership in shaping our classroom dynamics through openly sharing their work, ideas and personalities which will enrich their peers and foster their intellectual development. 

Hayden ELC advocates open communication with parents, for they ultimately play the most vital role in their child’s intellectual development. As much as we love to care for and guide children, we believe that parents should also be encouraged to be active participants in their children’s education. Parents and teachers share a common priority: providing the best that they possibly can for the child. Working together, we believe that optimum development will be obtained.