Mission and values
GENERAL ORIENTATIONS - OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE CPE
The CPE du Y is proud to offer a quality early childhood educational and recreational program. Through our educational activities children develop learning skills and achieve their highest capacities. A positive self-image is enhanced and reinforced through a comprehensive range of activities.
The main goal of the CPE is to meet the needs of its ultimate user: The Child.
In the CPE, the child will ultimately develop a very close and caring relationship with her/his educators and peers in a safe and secure environment.
Our pedagogical approach is based on the development/encouragement of interactive abilities such as sharing and communication with educators. The aim is to develop an open and flexible relationship, which allows for the development of conversational interchange: "You talk, I listen. I talk, you listen."
Our educational program is essentially oriented towards motivating and helping children reach their full potential. Early childhood is an important stage in a child’s development. As such, our goal is to provide them with excellent care in a safe, healthy, comfortable and caring environment that is child-oriented and developmentally appropriate. In addition, we encourage the acceptance and appreciation of the many differences and similarities amongst and between children. The educators encourage the child to express her/himself and direct her/his participation in appropriate activities of her/his choice; the goal being the development of relationships involving mutual respect.
THIS PEDAGOGICAL MODEL EMPHASIZES THE FOLLOWING VALUES:
Autonomy – The development of self-confidence and self-control can help the child achieve autonomy.
Freedom – Freedom to determine their own actions and to have natural consequences that follow.
Self-esteem - a favorable impression of oneself - respect for self and for others.
Creativity - Freedom of expression, imagination, curiosity and critical sense.
Respect - The special esteem or honor in which one holds another person or thing and to show them consideration and regard. Respect for self, others and the environment.