Family Child Care Center >> Program Goals and Objectives

Goals for children are based upon their levels of development.  There are, however, general goals for all children in the program.  Some of these include, but are not limited to:

• Children feel safe and loved in a supportive environment.
• Children and families are treated with respect and nurturing care.
• Children develop self-awareness and an awareness of others.
• Children develop motor skills.
• Children develop cognitive skills.
• Children develop communication and language skills.
• Children develop social skills.
• Children are beginning to understand and express feelings and emotions.
• Children’s attempts at and developing mastery of independence skills is encouraged.
• A predicable routine is adhered to giving children a sense of security and understanding of what to expect.
• Flexibility within routines allows for creativity, self-expression and individual needs.
• Individual schedules are respected.
• Consistent, positive encouragement is utilized in communication.
• Health standards are maintained to prevent the spread of infectious illnesses.
• Curriculum is developed with flexibility to follow children’s interest and is relevant to their own life experiences.
• Regular assessments of children’s growth and development are made.  Parents will be provided a conference time to discuss the assessment.