Guiding principles for our childcare include the following indicators of a quality program:

• A curriculum based on sound Christian principles of child development
• Warm and nurturing interactions among children and staff
• A healthy and safe environment for children
• A sufficient number of adults per child, appropriate for group size
• Strong communication among parents and staff
• Staff who are interactive with children and parents
• A commitment among staff to the continual development of teaching skills
• Developmental appropriateness of the curriculum
• Plentiful materials to stimulate learning
• A developmental focus that meets the needs of the whole child
• A program that emphasizes language development and a print-rich environment
• A program that encourages exploration and discovery

  -Adapted from "Finding the Center of Excellence," Christian Early Education, volume 3, issue5.