Educational Philosophy
The Vancouver Island Preschool Association's educational programs:
- support the development of the whole child - socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
- allow for the recognition of each child's unique learning style, abilities, and developmental level.
- allow for hands on learning, where the curriculum can emerge from the children's interests, needs and desires — making learning concrete and meaningful.
Central to our programs is the belief that:
- children thrive in an atmosphere of trust, where they are provided with support, in a safe & gentle environment.
- a child's self esteem and ability to learn are interdependent. That is, children succeed when they have a strong sense of self; therefore we believe it is important to foster a sense of competency and independence in all aspects of the child's being.
Each of our VICPA preschools has a unique environment that includes an excellent adult to child ratio allowing for individual attention.
