Social

---

The ABC philosophy stems from the belief that children and families have the right to nurturing, safe and age-appropriate care and supervision. We believe children need to be in an environment where they are supported in trying new experiences, learning new skills, and developing confidence to be responsive, inventive, and productive individuals. The program is designed toward the development of children who accept responsibility for themselves as learners, and who are sensitive to the rights and feelings of others. ABC is based on the identified needs and interests of the children using the center. We strive to meet the individual child’s needs academically, creatively, socially, emotionally, and physically. We believe children learn best through meaningful play. Our play-based, child centered program reflects the integration of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language, self-help and aesthetic areas for the total development of the child. Meaningful play encourages curiosity, discovery and problem solving which allows individual growth and development of a positive self-image. We recognize that parents are the child's first teachers. Children learn best when parents are involved in their educational program. The primary bridge between home and school is the involvement of family and community. 

Our mission is to focus on each child as an individual, with the knowledge that each child learns in his/ her own way.  

Our goal is to provide a stimulating early care and education experience which promotes each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. 

Our vision is to create an environment where children can engage in meaningful play. Our centers will reflect an integration of physical, cognitive, social/emotional, language, self-help and aesthetic areas for the total development of the child. Meaningful play encourages curiosity, discovery and problem solving which allows individual growth and development of a positive self-image. We envision that through play, children will learn about themselves, their environment, people and the world around them. Our goal is to enhance their creativity and develop leadership skills and healthy personalities.