Mission: The City of Pembroke Pines Early Childhood Learning Program is dedicated to providing a stimulating and enriching age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate education for young children. Our mission is to offer quality, cost-effective professional services predicated upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our staff. Goals: The predominant purpose of education is to give each child the opportunity to reach his or her full capacity. Education is about opening doors, opening minds, and opening possibilities. The goal of our Early Childhood Centers is to “nurture every child’s potential”. Building character in our children enables them to reach their full potential: intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Our curriculum is directed to nurturing the whole child in a caring community conducive to teaching and learning. Objectives: To provide a warm and nurturing climate built on trust and communication. To provide an environment that will foster the development of confidence and high self-esteem. To provide the opportunities for development of social skills. To provide the opportunities for development of respect towards others. To encourage independence and creativity. To stimulate motor skills. To encourage children to deal with their emotions and feelings. To stimulate the development of cognitive skills. To provide the opportunity for acquiring and refining language skills. To teach responsibility for individual actions and consequences that may follow.