Lil' Bears Childcare

My philosophy of childcare is based on the belief that children learn and grow best when provided with developmentally appropriate experiences. I aim to create a safe and nurturing environment where all children can thrive and learn through meaningful play. It's important to me to build positive relationships with the children and their families, based on trust and respect. I also believe that children develop loving attitudes when they are shown and experience love.

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I believe it is crucial to encourage children's learning and growth by providing developmentally appropriate experiences that create a safe and nurturing environment for all children to succeed. This environment should allow children to learn through meaningful play. There are numerous reasons why I hold this belief. For instance, play supports healthy brain development, allows young children to interact with their environment, helps them explore their fears, build relationships, learn about themselves and the world around them, and develop confidence and self-esteem. I plan to put this belief into practice by creating an environment where play-based learning occurs, with a balance of child-led and teacher-led activities. I will also encourage exploration and discovery, celebrate each child as an individual with their own unique abilities, learning style, needs and interests, and promote socialization as well as independent play, while reinforcing positive values.

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I strongly believe that children develop loving attitudes when they are shown love and feel loved. This belief is important to me because every child should feel loved, but not all children receive that at home. Children who feel loved are more likely to be confident and better equipped to handle anger and conflicts. I will achieve this by taking a genuine interest in them, learning about them as individuals, making eye contact, being present, playing and engaging with them, showing affection through gestures like hugging and high-fives, and providing structure to help them feel safe and respected.

I believe it is crucial to strive towards ensuring that the relationships with children and their families in my program are positive, based on trust and respect. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that parents are the child's first teachers, so it helps bridge children’s experiences between home and childcare/school. Children learn best when parents are involved in their educational program. Additionally, parents and providers/educators are better able to meet the needs of children when they develop strong, positive relationships. I will apply this belief by communicating daily and clearly, sharing concerns, listening, being open and honest, involving parents in decision-making and goal setting, always sharing the good, being “gentle” when sharing the challenges, promoting parent engagement, celebrating their child’s milestones and achievements, and so on.

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In summary, I strongly believe that children learn most effectively through engaging in meaningful play. When children are given love and feel valued, they naturally respond with love and positive behavior. By building strong, positive relationships with families, childcare providers enable children to truly thrive in their environment. As a childcare provider, it is my privilege to partner with parents and guardians to guarantee that their children not only thrive but also exceed their potential.