Our preschool programs are to continue to foster independence, support developing empathy, compassion and conflict resolution strategies, and to present opportunities for children to engage in experiences that blend both creative and cognitive thinking. Our program’s emphasis on play based learning with a project approach plays a crucial role as it supports the children’s developing understanding of concepts in the areas of language and literacy, mathematical and scientific thinking, creative expression, social studies, and geography. Children’s social/emotional, fine and gross motor development, creative thinking, and problem solving are also nurtured as children engage in intentional learning experiences and opportunities.