About The Family Center

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About The Family Center

Our philosophy, and therefore our curriculum, is based on our understanding of the ways in which young children learn best. Referred to as the developmental-interaction approach, our program supports the needs, interests, and developmental tasks of young children, and emphasizes the interaction between the learning child and his or her social and physical environment. A critical component of this approach is our focus on providing children with an opportunity to explore and learn about the diversity of their community. Thus, the overall framework of our curriculum is firmly rooted in such activities as saying hello and good-bye, going to the store, building friendships, talking about who we are, what we look like, what our families look like, and what we celebrate and value. We invite and encourage family members to visit and participate throughout the day. We strive to create a welcoming, homelike environment to ensure that both children and adults feel comfortable.

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