Child Development Division

Our Mission

We are committed to building a foundation of success for ALL children and youth by nurturing their potential and promoting family self-sufficiency in an environment of mutual respect and dignity.

Our Vision

Building Foundations of Success

Our Core Values

Cultural Diversity

•  Promote knowledge of the social and cultural contexts in which children live to ensure that learning experiences are meaningful, relevant, and respectful for the participating children and their families.

Commitment to Professionalism

•  Provide high quality, developmentally appropriate programs for all children and their families. Focus on the development of the child in all areas: social-emotional, physical, intellectual and language development as well as the needs and preferences of families.

•  Communicate well and function as members of a team.

•  Use innovative and creative thinking in analyzing situations to solve problems as they emerge.

•  Continue to learn new approaches, skills and knowledge as conditions and needs change through professional training and continued secondary education.

Dynamic Partnerships

•  Develop dynamic partnerships with community agencies to enhance the services provided to children and families.

•  Develop reciprocal relationships and two-way communication with parents in order to provide the best care and educational services for their children.

Family Advocacy

•  Promote family self-sufficiency and recognize that parents are the child's primary teachers.

•  Recognize that the dynamic process of working with families and children leads to continuing family self-sufficiency and positive outcomes for children.

Supportive and Nurturing Environments

•  Create safe, healthy and nurturing learning environments for children.

•  Maintain welcoming and supportive family friendly centers.

•  Promote quality communication between all staff and with families.

•  Value staff by promoting active participation and by valuing their input.

•  Recognize quality work and commitment to professionalism.