Mission statement

TREE HOUSE PRE SCHOOL & MONTESSORI is committed to the best interest of the children, ensuring that all their physical, emotional, social, language and intellectual needs are met in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Our aim is to support the learning and development of each individual child by providing a Montessori based integrated, balanced, broad and stimulating curriculum. Our Montessori Curriculum is guided by Dr. Maria Montessori, creator of the Montessori Method of Education. Maria Montessori firmly believed that young children have incredibly absorbent minds, assimilating all that they see, hear and experience. The adult is formed through what he has absorbed through his environment. By thoughtfully planning the environment in which children live and learn each child reaches his full potential. Our aim at Tree House is to encourage this method and for each child to reach its full potential.

We aim to provide a secure learning environment, which enables children to:

  • be vibrantly inquisitive about new things
  • acquire fine motor skills
  • develop an analytical mind
  • work independently
  • work well with others as part of a team
  • respect others
  • feel purposeful and valuable
  • derive satisfaction from achievements
  • be happy and confident
  • be tolerant and patient
  • be appreciative and appreciated

“To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely” – Maria Montessori

 

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 Parental Involvement

We as childcare workers recognise the value of parental involvement and understand how it can support their work with the child. It is the policy of this service not to discuss details of any child or family outside this service without written permission. Confidential information is shared only with the staff members who need the information to effectively perform their job. Both staff and parents have a right to examine their own files. We offer an open door policy to all parents, but appointments can be made if required.

Equal Opportunities

The children in this service are all unique individuals and will be respected as such. We in this service are committed to an anti-bias approach. Our staff has a responsibility to show clearly through their work that they respect all cultures, beliefs and traditions and disabilities. Children are welcomed, valued and accepted for who they are without fear of being ridiculed, undermined or excluded.

Positive Behaviour Management

The methods used in this service will only be methods that promote the development of self-discipline and will be developmentally appropriate. We believe in promoting positive behaviour. Parents may be asked to meet with staff to discuss their child’s behaviour, so that if there are any difficulties we can work together to ensure consistency between home and service. By positively promoting good behaviour, valuing co-operation and a caring attitude, we hope to ensure that children will develop as responsible members of society.

 Discipline/Behaviour Management Policy

  • Children are encouraged at all times to behave in a caring responsible way.
  • We encourage turn taking and sharing.
  • Positive behaviour is always reinforced to encourage and build the child’s self-esteem.
  • Rules of play and the playroom are clearly explained to the children.
  • Difficult behaviour is dealt with by distracting the child, changing the activity/environment or giving time out.
  • As children imitate behaviour, the adults in this playroom will lead by example.

 

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Health and Safety Statement

The policy of TREE HOUSE PRE SCHOOL & MONTESSORI is to encourage and create an environment that ensures the safety of the children, staff and other persons who enter the premises, in so far as is reasonably practicable. The implementation of this policy is the responsibility of the school.

All staff members are responsible for working in such as to ensure the safety of others as well as themselves. All employees are responsible for the health and safety of the children under their supervision.

Tree House Pre School & Montessori is insured under Kidd Insurance Co.

Our Safety Statement will be reviewed annually.