Holy Family Day Home is a developmentally
appropriate program of teacher and child-initiated activities that
meets the needs of the whole child.
Central to our program is the belief that children’s self-esteem
is based on pride in their culture, appreciation of their feelings,
celebration of their uniqueness, and experiences with success.
We also believe that the family is the primary influence on the
child’s growth and development.
The cooperative efforts of parent and staff working together as
a team are essential. The Day Home operates on a team philosophy
in which we work with parents to maximize the potential of every
child.
Educational Philosophy
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To foster joy and love in the child's heart for learning
and school. |
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To recognize play as our main device in teaching
our children, because it is an essential part of growth and
expression. |
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To recognize each child as an individual and encourage
cooperation and sharing. |
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To encourage problem solving and patience through
independent thinking. |
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To provide non-sexist and multi-ethnic images
and literature, and to avoid stereotyped judgments and aspirations. |
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To encourage love and respect for other life
forms that shares our earth. |
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To encourage self-esteem for a strong, confident,
and wise child. |
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To work in partnership with the child's parents
to promote the growth and development of the child. |
Educational Goals and Objectives
Our goal is that each child will grow to his/her fullest capacity
— physically, socially, cognitively, emotionally and aesthetically.
Our specific growth objectives are:
Physical:
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through activities that enhance gross and fine motor skills |
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to provide health and safety education |
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offer health screenings and services |
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by providing nutritionally sound meals and snacks. |
Social:
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to facilitate growth by interaction with peers and caring
adults outside the home |
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by providing field trips and exposure to new situations |
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by creating a learning environment
which promotes self-worth and encourages self-reliance |
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through celebrating diversity and
appreciating individual differences. |
Cognitive:
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by providing developmentally appropriate language, math,
science, and small motor activities |
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by using challenging and stimulating toys and
games |
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through encouragement of natural curiosity. |
Emotional:
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by encouraging sharing and cooperation |
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through helping children understand, express and
deal with their emotions |
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by helping children gain independence,
self-control and a strong sense of self-esteem. |
Aesthetic:
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by providing music, drama and art activities |
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through awareness of the beauty of the indoor
and outdoor environment |
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by fostering creativity. |
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