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Philosophy |
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 The mission of the Margaret
George School is to provide love and respect in
a stimulating environment where children are
encouraged to reach their potential in all areas
of development: social, emotional, physical and
intellectual. Each child is an individual with
inestimable worth, both as an individual and as
a member of society. |
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Following the guidelines set
forth by the National Association for the
Education of Young Children, we apply the
knowledge of child development to our curriculum
and policies to ensure that programs are
developmentally appropriate for each age group
and each individual child. Our teachers prepare
environments so that children may learn through
active exploration and interaction with adults,
other children and materials. |
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Children are treated with
respect. Our staff responds quickly and directly
to children’s needs, desires, and messages,
adapting their responses to each child’s
differing style and abilities. Whenever
possible, children are given choices fostering
development of self-control. Our staff
facilitates the development of self-esteem by
respecting, accepting, and comforting children
regardless of their behavior. Conflicts are
resolved respectfully, taking into account each
child’s needs at the time. Our staff follows the
guidelines developed by Rudolf Dreikurs in his
books. Children, the Challenge (with
Vicki Stolz, R.N.) and Discipline Without
Tears (with Paul Cassel) |
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A Keystone STAR Center for over
11 years, we continue to provide this
quality early learning program to prepare children for
success in school and life.
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The Staff |
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 Voted
"The 2006 Best Place to Work" by the Delaware
Valley Association for the Education of Young
Children. The staff consists of caring
teachers, certified and experienced in early
childhood education. Our aides and assistant
teachers are experienced and sensitive to young
children. The director Paula Cosden, for 6 years a professor
of Early Childhood Education at Eastern College,
is a certified nursery and kindergarten teacher
with over thirty years of experience with young
children. Parenting support services and
educational programs are available to parents
through Family Forum, Inc. Together the staff
provides developmentally appropriate programs
for children where love and respect thrive. |
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