Philosophy

At Hamilton Heights Child Development Center we strongly believe that children learn through play. We further believe that meaningful learning involves active, hands-on experiences and participation. Therefore, we provide each child a personalized educational experience to support and develop their maximum potential in their social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth.We are committed to enhancing children’s self-esteem through daily interactions, developmentally appropriate experiences, and relationships based on mutual trust and respect.

Hamilton Heights aims to equip the children with the life skills that will enable them to experience fulfilling and rewarding participation within their community, through providing opportunities to work together cooperatively, to explore human relationships and to practice non-violent conflict resolution strategies.Learning to live with others in the “here and now” world and learning to better understand this world will help children succeed in their present environment, prepare them for future environments and give children an advantage as they continue to grow.

We strive to build a nurturing community, drawing upon a three-way relationship of teacher, parent, and child. We believe that open communication is key to monitoring a child’s educational progress and success. We consider each family unique in its structure, culture and values, and respect the special relationship between children and their families.

We recognize our teachers as our most prominent resource and find it very important to provide them with a safe and satisfying work environment. We believe that together the teachers and the parents create a partnership that provides for the best interests of young children and families.

Above all, we believe that all children are individuals in their own right. They grow and learn at their own rate, but learning becomes meaningful only when they feel good about themselves. At Hamilton Heights we focus on helping each child develop a positive self-image and make certain that they feel loved, valued and enjoyed.