We believe that play is a child's work and that learning occurs during developmentally appropriate, child-centered activities. Children learn concepts best when they are meaningful and relevant to them, and they acquire knowledge through the active exploration of their environment. We understand that it is the teacher's responsibility to provide an environment that is stimulating and challenging, along with the proper tools with which the children can explore. Our teachers actively facilitate learning through encouragement, promotion and reinforcement of children's exploration and questioning, which in turn leads to skill development and discovery.