Northlake Preschool

Philosophy

Northlake Academy's goal is to provide a program that is child-centered and that revolves around and responds to the individual needs of the children in our care.

We maintain low child-to-teacher ratios to ensure a learning environment that allows children to independently plan and explore, and that gives teachers many opportunities daily for one-on-one “teachable” moments.

We offer the children stimulation and room to move, make noise, and make mistakes in a safe and positive environment.

We acknowledge the importance of self-awareness and self-confidence by offering the children many ways to express themselves and to be proud of their accomplishments. Each child at Northlake Preschool feels valued and develops a sense of self-worth.

We encourage family involvement.

We work to promote critical thinkers who will participate in creating a caring culture in a world of differences.

Guiding Principles
The Northlake program...
	is supportive and encouraging, and focuses on the needs of the children and their families;

	is creative, innovative, and flexible;

	improves the quality of life for the children and their families;

	results in positive self-esteem for children, teachers, volunteers, and all participants;

	enriches each individual physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially;

	requires the understanding and respect of other communities, cultures, and generations in order to participate and thrive in our diverse community and global society;

	promotes the transfer of knowledge, experience, and values from culture to culture, generation to generation;

	creates a homelike, family environment.