Infant Toddler Program Guidance Policy

“Care and Respect” describes guidance at Leap Forward Childcare. We are always available when needed by the children. We listen and hear what the children are saying. When we look at a child, we see a unique individual. When we communicate with a child, we express that we care by smiling, talking, comforting, setting limits, allowing frustration, allowing exploration, and providing choices. Educators set clear boundaries and offer gentle guidance which fostering a child’s sense of security and self esteem. Our consistent and non-threatening approach supports each child’s growth toward self-control and social awareness.

To the educators at Leap Forward Childcare, guidance describes the teaching/learning process by which children develop socially and mature. We assist children in developing self-control, self-confidence, and ultimately self-discipline and sensitivity to their interactions with others. Underlying our approach is the recognition that each child is a unique individual, and that the child’s experience, environment, developmental level, and culture influences his/her behaviour.