Our Goals

Research done in the Early Years Study (Dr. Fraser Musturd and Hon. Margaret Macain) suggests that the years before six are critical for early childhood cognitive development. Among the most important influences on this development are:

experiences in group socialization
early learning and thought stimulation
and development of a child's latent creative aptitudes

Research confirms that the better the nurturing and learning experience in early childhood, the better the future outcomes for the child. The Study synthesizes evidence from neuroscience showing that most of the "wiring" in the human brain that supports lifelong learning, behaviour and health is in place by the age of six. The findings indicate that children’s earliest experiences and interactions with adults and other children —especially during the first three years of life — are far more important for positive brain development than previously realized.

Our beliefs and guiding principles:

At Discovery we all believe very strongly that the years before 6 are crucial for each child's future outcomes.
We believe that each child needs to feel (and be) safe, secure and happy in order to grow to his/her full potential
We believe that each child needs to be treated with respect and their interests, abilities and needs must be considered when planning and implementing the daily program.
We believe that children need to be given first hand experiences to actively explore.
We believe that children need to be active participants in their own learning with teachers being facilitators in the classroom.
We believe that children learn through play.
We believe that childcare is a partnership between your family and our centre.

Our Program Goals:

To create a warm, inviting and stimulating program that will allow each child to develop at his or her own pace.
To create an environment conducive to learning, where each child feels safe, secure and happy, in order to grow to his or her full potential.
To have available daily, a balanced, developmentally appropriate and challenging program focusing on the areas of physical, intellectual, creative, social/emotional growth.
To create an environment that will nurture a confident, positive self-identity for each child, where they can be comfortable and empathetic with people from diverse backgrounds.
To help guide all children towards self-discipline and respect for others.
To enhance each child's social and problem solving skills.
To encourage self-expression through creativity.
To foster each child's independence.
To create and promote a healthy environment for the children in our care, their families, our staff and our community.
To provide resources and opportunities for information sharing to all family members and the community at large.