No one is more important to the world of tomorrow than the children of today.  As adults, we can offer one great gift to the children in our lives which will help build their character and demonstrate our love. Time is one of the most precious gifts to give a child.  The Young Scholars Child Care Center is committed to providing each child with caring and nurturing individual attention.

First, we think that children need a safe, clean, healthy and stimulating environment in which to grow and develop emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially.  Our center was built around that idea!  We provide an environment that allows children to learn using all five of their senses:  Vision, Hearing, Touching, Tasting, and Smelling.  We also believe that children develop and learn by interacting with adults, with each other, and with the world around them.  We spend individual time with each child.  Children also learn valuable lessons by watching and interacting with other children.

By providing a healthy and safe environment and the tools children need, each child can build a solid foundation that will carry them through a lifetime of growing and learning.  Here at the Young Scholars Child Care Center, we emphasize the importance of giving each child the attention they need to grow by offering them a wide variety of child-orientated, growing experiences.

Our anti-bias statement has been developed in accordance with that of the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. This statement states that as a team of staff, we will strive to educate children of all races, religions, family, backgrounds, cultures, gender, abilities, and ethnicity with equal respect and consideration. Our child care program provides children of both gender with equal opportunities to take part in all activities. Books, dolls, toys, photos, art work, crafts, and recordings that reflect diverse images will be used in daily activities and events for education. We initiate activities and discussions to build knowledge of value in difference and a positive self identity. Positive discussion is encouraged about each child's physical characteristics and cultural heritage.

Cultural diversity is an American norm. Recognition of and repect for unique cultural heritage is essential. Culture provides a source of identity, a framework for interpreting the world, the basis for a feeling of belonging, and the basis for aesthetic values. With these statements, our child care center will make a firm rule that a person's identity is never an acceptable reason for humilitation or rejection.

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