NDEHS Philosophy

• Our relationship with children and families is the primary focus for all that happens in our program.
• Young children learn through daily routines.
• Infants actively pursue their own curricula, thus activities should respond to the child’s interests, abilities, and needs.
• Creating and maintaining a quality program is an ongoing journey.

Commitment

We commit to serving families by:

• respecting;
• empowering;
• listening to understand;
• building on strengths;
• valuing individuals and their different perspectives; and
• advocating for infants and toddlers.

Through:

• encouraging open dialog;
• being flexible, adaptable, responsive and aware;
• supporting the professional growth and development of all team members;
• strengthening our core structure;
• conducting continuous community needs assessment;
• partnering and collaborating with communities and agencies; and
• supporting systems change.