Mountain Heritage
Preschool
The Operational Policies
for
Mountain Heritage Preschool
Program Philosophy
The Mountain Heritage Preschool is a teaching center for the Early Childhood Education Program. The philosophy of the center is one that encompasses the needs of both the preschool and high school student. We will provide a comprehensive program that fosters development, encourages learning, builds a sense of community and enhances the lives of both day care and high school students. We want to prepare both day care and high school students for their next step in the journey of learning.
Program Goals
*To
provide children with a safe environment.
*To
encourage learning as something children do, not what we do to them.
*To
provide new and stimulating learning experiences.
*To
encourage children to learn from interactions with
others.
*To
enhance a child’s natural curiosity and eagerness to
learn.
*To
encourage parent input and participation.
*To
provide consistent high quality care by continuously
evaluating the center.
*To
encourage a child to feel good about his/herself.
*To
promote a sense of community and belonging to a
group.
The
preschool follows the same operating schedule as the Yancey County
School
System with one exception:
The
center opens at