My philosophy is based on creating a positive self-image
in our children.  I do this by attempting to provide
positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior and by
using constructive motivation.  The purpose of all
discipline is to help the child develop inner self-control,
acceptable behavior, and respect for others.  When
problems arise, children are encouraged to solve their own
problems verbally.  I will intervene to help by offering
problem solving alternatives when necessary or with
pre-verbal children.
Apple Lane Daycare
Edgewood, Washington

Daycare Rules for Children
  • You are not to hurt yourself or others.
  • You are not to destroy equipment or materials.
  • You may play with something until you are finished or
    until you put it down and leave it which is another way
    of saying you are done.
  • Sand stays in the sandbox.  It is not to be thrown,
    dumped on the ground or on others.
  • No gun play or aggressive behavior that promotes
    violence.
  • You are to stay in your seat at mealtimes.

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We believe that...

  • Children need a safe place to learn and grow.
  • Children need time and opportunities to explore and
    learn about their environment.
  • Children need opportunities to participate in
    developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Children need to learn about their feelings and
    emotions.
  • Children need opportunities to become socially aware
    of themselves and others.
  • Children need developmentally appropriate guidance.
  • Children need to have fun and get messy.
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Childhood is a time for learning about the essentials~
about the heavenly world and the earthly,
about goodness, beauty and truth.

Childhood is a time to be loved and to love,
to express fear and to learn trust,
to be serious, to be calm,
and to celebrate with laughter and joy.

Children have the right to dream, and to grow at their own pace.
They have the right to make mistakes
and the right to be forgiven.

Children have the right to be spared violence and hunger,
to have a home and protection,
and support for growing up healthy,
with good habits and sound nutrition.

Children need people to respect,
adults whose example and loving authority they follow.
They need a range of experience ~ tenderness and kindness,
boldness and courage, even mischief and misbehavior.

Children need a loving relationship with the earth~
with animals and with nature,
with families and community.

Children need moments for devotion and space for curiosity,
protective boundaries and freedom to create,
and time to rest, to play, to work.

Children need to be introduced to a life of principles,
and given the freedom to discover their own.

The spirit of childhood calls for protection and nurture.
It is an essential part of every human being
and needs to be kept alive.


The Alliance for Childhood
Partners working together for healthy childhood.
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