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Norfolk, VA
Children's Harbor Ghent

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Telephone: (757) 622-0900  · Website: http://www.childrensharbo...

School Philosophy and Mission

"We accept childhood as a specific state in human development.
We maintain appropriate expectations and ensure a safe, healthy, nurturing child-focused environment.
We recognize that learning is a lifelong and continuous process.
We provide experiences that enable learners to advance to a higher level of competency.
We understand how children grow and learn.
We facilitate activities and environments that utilize the best practices for each child's age, ability, and interest level.
We support and respect close family relationships.
We encourage family involvement and provide resources to foster positive family interactions.
We value the individual strengths and talents of children and adults.
We assess each person's capabilities and incorporate these abilities in agency functions, organizations, training, and classroom activities.
We assist children and adults as they develop positive self concepts.
We establish relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
We involve and include community resources.
We organize field trips into the community. We schedule local organizations and professionals to share their expertise with our children, staff, and families. We work with the media and political groups to advocate for children's rights
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Wise Words to Remind You to Watch the Amazing Show of Childhood

Jan
9
2009

One of the most dog-eared and spine-cracked books on our Savvy Parenting Shelf is Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee . This month's look at the big picture of parenting and childhood prompted yet another return to the wisdom in Dr. Mogel's pages:

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9
2009

This is a great memento from the holiday season. Dip your child's hand in white paint and press (read more)

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