Childrens Lighthouse, Waxhaw

Mission Statement: Our goal is to nurture the development of each child's full potential - intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically - in an atmosphere of safety and trust. Children's Lighthouse offers quality care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We believe in building a solid foundation of early learning and have chosen award-winning curriculums for each age group. Our company offers continued support and training to the management and teachers in our schools across the United States. Our philosophy is to deliver the best support systems that will lead to successful implementation of the following curriculums for the benefit of the children in our care. Core Values: -We believe that each child is an individual, with his or her own unique set of strengths, talents, and gifts -We believe that every child has a right to excellence in all aspects of early childhood education. -We believe in the importance of teaching character values, and more important, in modeling their use in our interactions with children, their families, and one another. -We believe in the use of positive discipline strategies that lead children to become self-disciplined. -We believe that honest and frequent communication between the school and the home positively impacts children’s success. -We believe in the importance of continuing professional development and personal growth through educational opportunities and supportive communities learning. -We believe that every teacher and staff member can make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve. CARES is a play based curriculum which encourages children to learn through play and at the same time having fun.