The daily schedule is intended to provide a balance of activities with attention to the following dimension of scheduling:

• Daily outdoor play, weather permitting
• Altering periods of quiet time and active play
• A balance of large muscle and small muscle activities is provided
• Various small group or large group activities through most of the day
• A balance of child-initiated and staff-initiated activity is provided. The amount of time spent in staff-initiated, large group activity is limited.

Developmentally appropriate materials and equipment that project heterogeneous, racial, gender, and age attributes are selected for use.

The school will use media, such as television, films, videotapes and computers that have been previewed by adults prior to use. Another option for activity is always available. No child is required to view or interact with the program; and the staff discusses what is viewed with children to develop critical viewing skills. Technology is incorporated as an integral part of the day.

The goal of the school is to emphasize concrete experiential learning and to achieve the following goals:

1. foster positive self-concept
2. foster spiritual development
3. encourage children to think, reason, question, and experiment
4. develop social skills
5. encourage language development
6. enhance physical development and skills
7. encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety, and nutritional practices
8. encourage creative expression and appreciation for the arts
9. respect cultural diversity