recognize and honour this Children’s Bill of Rights

• Every child in our program has the right to be respected as an individual with concern for his/her interests, handicaps, special talents and individual style and pace of learning.
• Every child has a right to a calm, warm, loving and nurturing environment where physical attention (hugs and
• cuddles) is freely given so that a child feels valued and secure and is thus able to develop positive self esteem.
• Every child has a right to personal attention, relaxed atmosphere, and freedom of choice in his/her daily activities, which can only be provided in small classes.
• Every child has a right to have his/her physical needs met, including the need for rest and relaxation throughout the day.
• Every child has a right to a clean safe environment in which to spend his/her day.
• Every child has a right to experience a variety of activities throughout the day that help him or her develop a feeling of independence and confidence. These activities provide opportunities for creativity, exploration, learning and development in language skills, gross motor and fine motor skills, cognitive skills, social skills and emotional/psychological maturation.