The Early Learning Center will create a foundation for a positive educational experience for young children that is purposeful, engaging, nurturing, and safe through communication and collaboration with families and community.
Core Values
- We believe that for optimal learning to occur, the following conditions must be present:
- An engaging and purposeful curriculum that is student-driven and culturally sensitive while challenging children to reach their full potential
- A nurturing environment that is safe and respectful yet structured
- We believe that students will:
- Become problem-solvers by increasing knowledge of basic skills
- Develop positive social interactions through exposure to new experiences
- Develop good manners, listening skills, respect, confidence, and self-motivation
- Develop the ability to apply concepts in everyday experiences
- Develop an understanding for responsibility
- Develop independence in all settings
- Increase their social/emotional, motor, and academic skills
- We believe that for our program to be as successful as possible, staff will:
- Maintain positive attitudes and a sense of camaraderie
- Set high individual and team expectations through self-initiative, mentoring, and equal work effort
- Treat each other with respect and professionalism
- Use open communication and team collaboration
Vision Statement
The Crete-Monee Early Learning Center will be a positive and safe learning environment where:
- Children of all ability levels learn and interact with each other in an inclusive setting
- Expectations are set so that each child is given the opportunity to meet his / her highest potential
- Staff and parents work together in an atmosphere of collaboration and mutual respect
- The child is prepared for kindergarten and beyond in the areas of academic, developmental, and social skills
- The needs of each child are met