We believe that young children learn best in a safe, nurturing environment that provides opportunities for children to learn and develop through age and individually-appropriate activities. We believe a successful program should provide a rich environment that promotes children’s active exploration in all areas of development: physical, social-emotional, critical thinking, and cognitive skills. Our curriculum is integrated into the classroom through a thematic approach where learning activities are concrete, developmentally appropriate, and relevant. Learning is viewed as an interactive process between guides and children. Therefore, guides prepare the environment and plan activities that are appropriate for the age span of the children within the group and consider the different needs, interests, and developmental levels of each child.