Active Learning- Learning through active involvement with people, materials, events and ideas. 

Adult-Child Interaction- Adults observe and interact with children at their level. 

Learning Environment- Each classroom is arranged in several defined interest areas that enable children to find, use, and return the materials they need in order to explore, invent, and learn about their world.

Daily Routine- Each day follows a similar schedule of events, providing consistency for children and adults.  A daily “plan-do-review” process allows children the opportunity to pursue their own interests, make plans, follow through on them, and reflect on their experiences with peers and adults.  Large-group and small-group activities are also part of the daily routine.   

Assessment- Teachers record notes on the children’s behaviors, experiences, interests, and interactions.  They use these notes to assess each child’s development and to plan daily activities.  These notes may also be used in parent meetings to help parents better understand their child’s development.  Parents will receive two parent reports during the school year (January and May).