Early childhood programs in Spring Branch provide a developmentally appropriate, integrated curriculum that enhances the social/emotional, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical development of each child while nurturing autonomy, self-esteem, and success.
We believe that children learn best when the environment:
is nurturing and secure provides an abundance of concrete materials is safe,  well-maintained, and appropriate in meeting individual need	is print-rich is discovery-oriented is arranged in learning centers
We believe that children learn best when they:
are secure and successful are actively involved in their learning have the opportunity to work cooperatively to problem solve, make decisions and have choices evaluate their own learning take responsibility for their choices are sensitive to needs and differences of others internalize knowledge as a result of discovery
We believe that children learn best when the curriculum:
is integrated is developmentally appropriate addresses different learning styles provides for individual differences is flexible	is stimulating provides concrete activities encourages self-motivation is meaningful is fun
We believe that children learn best when the teacher:
is sensitive to individual differences uses a wide variety of methods and materials acts as a facilitator is knowledgeable about child development is the decision-maker based on the needs of the children is a liaison between home and school ensures the success of every child is warm, caring, positive, and creates a nurturing environment
We believe that children learn best when parents:
have many opportunities to be informed are involved in their child's learning become partners in their child's education