MICHELLE OBAMA EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMIC CENTER (SAINT)

MICHELLE OBAMA EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMIC CENTER

Mission The Mission of the Michelle Obama Early Childhood Academic Center is to provide a diverse and developmentally appropriate program that encourages children to grow and learn social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills within a safe, nuturing, and stimulating environment. Vision The Vision of the Michelle ObamaEarly Childhood Academic Center is to: Foster Connections Inspire Curiosity Develop Life-long Learners by supporting Families, Children and the Community Philosophy We believe in: Supporting parents as their children’s first and most influential teachers. Encouraging all children to understand their surroundings by watching, exploring, problem-solving and making choices. Helping children acquire and use language to communicate information, thoughts and feelings. Engaging children in active learning experiences through purposeful and productive play. Meeting children’s social, emotional, and intellectual needs so they become enthusiastic, lifelong learners. Offering children a multi-age setting that encourages cooperation and builds on prior experiences and knowledge. Understanding and appreciating the traditions of various cultures as essential components in developing partnerships with families.

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