Windmill Loves to Play!
mission
Windmill is a school for 2 to 5 year old children. We address the whole child by instilling a lifetime love of learning through play-based learning and open-ended exploration, and to nurture the whole family by providing a welcoming place for family education and community connection.
What you should know about windmill is that We are:
A place that welcomes all children and families in a warm, nurturing environment that is made available and accessible to children and families in our community.
A place that engages the individuality of each child in a developmentally appropriate, play-based philosophy through emergent curriculum and open-ended exploration.
A place that values the spirit of volunteerism, community and Windmill School history, flexibility, adaptability and simplicity.
A place that allows children to engage their five senses in learning though hands-on activities and a strong connection to nature and the outdoors.
A place where our community, including alumni and alumni families, gathers both formally and informally to enrich social connectivity and continue learning together.
A place that encourages risk-taking, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
A place that values openness, acceptance, and healthy social interaction.
A place where teachers, families and community members work together to support children and families.
qualifications
The school adheres to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Guidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Guidelines to Accreditation. The school is also a proud member of the Professional Association for Childhood Education (PACE), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the profession of childhood education
