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To
provide a loving, caring atmosphere where physical affection is
freely given.
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To
provide a joyful, enthusiastic and spontaneous approach with the
children.
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To meet
each child's physical needs.
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To
establish the foundations for respect of equipment and property.
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To
establish the foundations to respect self, others and all of nature
- Social Development.
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To
provide the language development that is so important at this stage
of development.
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To make
available a wide variety and quantity of materials on the shelves at
the child's level, (i.e. manipulative, dramatic play, books, pull
toys, puzzles, etc.)
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To
provide ample opportunity for the use of gross motor skills.
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To
provide a variety of activities that begin to introduce the
curriculum areas of art, science, social studies, dramatic play,
manipulative activities, language, large motor skills, music,
movement and math.
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To be
supportive of parents encouraging involvement and encouraging open
and honest communication while using tact and discretion.
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To
develop staff potential through proper supervision by making
expectations clear, following through to see that expectations are
met and utilizing staff input and their abilities.
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To
develop self-help skills in order to create a feeling of
independence and confidence in the child (this can be accomplished
by toilet training, encouraging them to try to help dress themselves
and letting them help dish out food at meals and straighten up after
themselves.
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To
provide care in smaller sub-groups, in order to give each child more
personal attention, to prevent under and over-stimulation, to allow
more freedom of choices and to maintain a more relaxed atmosphere.
