our core philosophies

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We believe that age appropriate play is essential to the development of children. Play based learning activities keep students better engaged while also fostering growth through problem solving,, following directions, cooperation with peers, and fine/gross motor control.

Provide a variety of open-ended activities and experiences that nurture growth in all areas of development including:

1. Social-emotional

2. Physical

3. Cognitive

4. Language

We use The Creative Curriculum as our guide for all educational activities. We celebrate the process of learning and problem solving, which encourages students to be curious and independent thinkers.

Learn more about the curriculum

Our school director and many of our lead teachers have backgrounds in early childhood education, as well as experience teaching multiple elementary grade levels. Our staff end up staying at PVCS year after year because they are passionate about our philosophy and values.  

We intentionally keep all class sizes below the ratios allowed per state licensing rules. This promotes greater interaction between teachers & students as well as students & their peers. 

Timely communication between our teachers and parents is essential to maximize the value you get from our programs. We leverage technology via a smart phone app that allows instant two way communication between parents, teachers, and staff.