MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Pembroke Pines Early Development Center Central
Campus envisions a professional team of educators fostering
parent and community partnerships with the purpose of inspiring
students to reach their individual potential. We envision a
standards based, inclusive, and challenging curriculum that
stimulates learning and creativity in a positive and safe
environment.
VISION STATEMENT
Nurturing partnerships with our families, we strive to teach our
leaders of tomorrow; educating the whole child while embracing
their uniqueness and creativity. Our motto is: LEARNERS TODAY…..
LEADERS TOMORROW…….
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Research has shown that most of the child’s potential for
learning is established by age 6. During these early years,
children need a stimulating environment which will enable them
to build their own knowledge through many and varied
opportunities to see, hear, smell, taste and feel. This includes
opportunities to be “little scientists”, to explore and
experiment, to question and guess, to fail and try again.
Through research, we also know that young children learn
primarily through play. In play, children feel the freedom to
try out new ideas, practice skills and imitate adult roles.
As competent teachers plan activities and direct opportunities
for children to work and play together, children learn to get
along with others and to feel good about themselves. These
experiences effect their growth and all learning for the rest of
their lives.
We believe basic care routines provide as much opportunity for
meaningful learning to occur as experiences planned for circle
times and learning centers. Instruction in hand washing and
toileting, sensible eating and proper care of materials is as
important to a well-planned curriculum as learning colors,
shapes and letters.
Above all, we recognize, value and respect the sanctity and
uniqueness of the individual that is your child.
