Our Philosophy
Smart Start Community School was inspired by the idea of creating an extraordinary place for children to learn. We believe in providing a nurturing environment where children can fully develop cognitively, socially, physically, and emotionally. Our dedicated staff supports each child’s individual growth, fostering a setting that helps them thrive. We recognize that every child has unique needs and learning styles, so we tailor our approach to ensure their success.
At Smart Start, we focus on the importance of building a relationship of trust and respect. Teachers work closely with students, guiding them through both group and individual activities, while observing their progress and encouraging self-expression. Our staff ensures that every child feels valued, safe, and loved, fostering a sense of security that empowers them to explore and learn. We welcome parents’ involvement, constantly improving our program to meet the evolving needs of our students.
Mission Statement
At Smart Start Community School, we strive to be role models of child-care excellence. We are a school where children are happy and well cared for, parents are confident in their child’s care, and teachers are respected and supported. Our staff is innovative and solution-oriented and is fully committed to professionalism.
We have a responsibility to:
• The children – to provide a safe, nurturing, and positive environment that enables each of them to fully develop cognitively, socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development;
• The parents – to establish a trusting and healthy relationship, where parents can depend on effective and timely communication and where parental involvement is encouraged; and
• The teachers – to establish a cooperative professional working environment where expectations are clearly communicated, where teamwork is valued, where support is unwavering, and where professional development opportunities are accessible and encouraged.
Objectives
It is our goal to help each child to:
• Make a successful transition from home to school;
• Feel secure and happy in a classroom setting;
• Build positive relationships with other children and adults;
• Build a strong and positive self-concept;
• Develop large and small motor skills and coordination; express themselves freely and imaginatively; become increasingly responsible and independent.
We also believe that we must provide the following for each child:
• Experiences to develop pre-reading, language, and communication skills;
• Hands-on experiences that promote an understanding of spatial and numerical concepts;
• Reasoning and problem-solving opportunities to explore, experiment, and experience activities that provide them with an explanation and understanding of the natural world around them;
• Development of critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills (including conflict resolution);
• Mastery of recommended pre-kindergarten skills (for those children at the preschool age); and
• Sensory experiences that fulfill developmental needs and enhance a child’s sensory integration process.