Kidszone, Thornton

This child care home: Forbids Discrimination because of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or handicap. Melinda believes that excellent child care duplicates many of the aspects a child has in a loving home environment, where caring adults nurture children to grow and learn. I have a basic belief in respect for the uniqueness of each child. Our curriculum is designed to offer diverse opportunities for learning. I believe each child's unique diverse background is also relevant in the way that I structure our curriculum. I also take into account age-appropriateness for all children and their individual stage of learning. I believe play is the primary vehicle for children's learning and development in their early years. Children should be given every opportunity to explore their world and to come to a realization of the wonder of it all. They need help learning self-control and self-expression. They need help realizing that they can express their very strong emotions in the proper way and the proper time, whether positive or negative. Children should be taught limits and self-discipline, in a manner that encourages their own self-worth. This child care home seeks through varied activities, self-direction and positive discipline, to help each child to become their own wonderful person. A person that is considerate to others, pleasant to be with, and well assured of their own value in their family, their child care home and the world around them.