Philosophy of Care
Huckleberry Coast Childcare Society offers creative, innovative and quality childcare to all children and families. We welcome and celebrate diversity.
Our Environment, Our People, Our Approach
Children learn from adults and other children, they learn by playing and actively being, and through repetition. Each child learns at his or her own rate and in his or her own way; Huckleberry will guide each child in personal achievement and in documenting the learning process.
Outdoor learning is associated with positive learning outcomes, including improved academic achievement, increased focus, lower stress and anxiety, positive health outcomes and improved physical fitness. We spend time outside each and every day.
Drawing is a powerful form of communication and an early literacy tool. Huckleberry encourages children to tell their own stories and record important parts of their day via drawn records.
Our Environment, Our People, Our Approach
- CREATES a safe, secure, joyful and nurturing space for children
- RESPECTS the diversity and uniqueness within each child and family supports children achieving to their fullest potential in our holistic program
- BELIEVES that play is the child’s best way to learn; we emphasize the creative process and social-personal discovery of imaginative play
- INSPIRES children to value and care for our natural surroundings, by highlighting outdoor activities and encouraging observation of the environment
- PARTNERS with families through ongoing communication, documentation of classes, invitation for participation, sharing of resources, and hosting school-based family events
- REPRESENTS children and families in the greater community
Children learn from adults and other children, they learn by playing and actively being, and through repetition. Each child learns at his or her own rate and in his or her own way; Huckleberry will guide each child in personal achievement and in documenting the learning process.
Outdoor learning is associated with positive learning outcomes, including improved academic achievement, increased focus, lower stress and anxiety, positive health outcomes and improved physical fitness. We spend time outside each and every day.
Drawing is a powerful form of communication and an early literacy tool. Huckleberry encourages children to tell their own stories and record important parts of their day via drawn records.
