Goals

Building Blocks provides a well-rounded program designed for children from birth to 12 years of age. Our goals for each and every child at Building blocks are:

• Ensuring a happy and carefree transition from the home environment
• Setting the stage for the happiest, most productive and self-fulfilling environment possible
• Stimulating development of social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative skills
• Building a sense of confidence and self-worth
• Encouraging leadership, independence, self-respect and self-reliance
• Offering challenging learning experiences that foster curiosity, a desire for knowledge and a zest for learning
• Connecting from the program to the home and involving other family members in the learning process
• Providing social experiences with peers and adults to further understanding of human relations and interactions
• Instilling in the child respect for the feelings, beliefs, rights and actions of others
• Stressing the value of friendship, teamwork, community and culture
• Teaching the acceptable outlets for the expression of disagreement or negative emotions
• Explaining the need for routines, rules, and regulations to protect health and safety
• Striving toward self-discipline and self-evaluation