New Fun Land Childcare, Gander, NL

The program at New Fun Land is based upon “Emergent Curriculum.” This means the ideas for our environment, equipment, activities, and planned learning experiences will come from the children themselves. We learn about the interests of the children in our care in order to promote learning with fun and engaging activities. The program will also be developmentally appropriate for all children. The environment at New Fun Land will be warm, caring, and supportive using equality and respect as the foundation to a healthy social environment. Staff will treat all children equal and respect each one as an individual. We will do this by giving children choices, encouraging them to solve their own problems, and to take on ownership and responsibility within their environment. This approach creates mutual respect, builds self-esteem, and self-control. When mutual respect is instilled, the centre becomes a: safe, understanding, and compassionate place for everyone involved.