Jay and Rose Phillips Early Childhood Center

in holding children and childhood in high regard, as they are curious, capable beings full of potential views and perspectives to share.

in the importance of play as an essential vehicle for children's learning from infancy on.

in working together with families, seeing them as competent thinkers and learners with shared knowledge of their children.

in meaningful and authentic relationships are critical to knowing and understanding children and families.

in creating an environment where children feel safe and supported as they gain tools to identify and appropriately express emotions.

in fluid outdoor and indoor environments that are intentional spaces, provoking wonder, curiosity, intellectual engagement, and creativity.

in creating a place where relationships foster joy, connection, community, and inclusion.

in Early Childhood Educators modeling curiosity and supporting inquiry-based learning.

in Early Childhood Educators as lifelong learners who continually seek to expand their knowledge.

in a school that is guided by Jewish values.