| 3. Create an atmosphere where the children can observe, consider and discuss the environment and the world in which they live. |
| 4. To develop an awareness of the various cultures and everyday influences that society holds. |
| 5. To encourage creativity by providing the children with a wide range of materials and experiences in the areas of drama, music and art. |
| 6. For children to become confident and flexible in their thinking to enable independent learning. |
| 7. To nurture emotional growth by providing the children with realistic expectations and success in their day to day experiences. |
| 8. To develop the children socially by allowing opportunities of individual, small and large group experiences, with peers as well as adults. |
| 9. Provide literary experiences to enhance the development of the child's language skills |
| 10. Provide opportunities for the development of numeracy, science and cognitive skills at developmentally appropriate levels. |
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11. Prepare a physically challenging environment to stimulate the development of the large and small muscles to aid in the development of physical development
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| 12. To allow the children adequate time for meals, rest, and relaxation. |
| 13. Have active parent involvement within the centre with two way communication, providing support and help when needed, respecting parent's rights and opinions. |
| 14. Provide an extremely safe and well supervised centre. |
| 15. Develop the staff as a team through the provision of ongoing opportunities for professional development and to keep informed of current trends & legislation. |
| 16. For the children to develop a positive self image of themselves, enabling friendships and relationships with others |
| 17. Advocate the importance of health and physical well being through promoting healthy eating habits and encouraging active play. |
