At Pelican Gathering, we create an environment that supports friendship, nurtures individuality and encourages developmental play. Children are guided at their own pace - personally, socially, emotionally and intellectually. Children have the opportunities to try new activities, act upon new ideas, develop new friends, engage in creative problem-solving and refine their choices. A child’s natural
curiosity and eagerness to learn are the best avenues for their development. Parents and families are vital to our Gathering. It’s important for us to work together, and there are plenty of opportunities for you to join us in our great menagerie of activities: read a story, volunteer to drive to a field trip and/or share some-thing special you do or enjoy. Although we follow a curriculum every year, we are also spontaneous, leaving space to adjust ourselves to what we are thinking and feeling each day. Above all, we believe the process to be as important as our goals. We know imparting the joy of learning and empowering the delight of discovery are the greatest gifts we can offer your children. Our Philosophy
At Pelican Gathering we believe children have a natural love of the world around them and a strong desire to interact with that world. We share your child’s natural interest and aim to guide them with enthusiasm as they navigate both a world completely new to them and their own emerging personalities, emotions and curiosity. Our goal is to provide the highest quality preschool experience, in which your child can celebrate the joy of learning. The opportunities provided at our Gathering help to enrich your child’s life long past the time they spend within these walls. By working together (teachers, children, families) we can facilitate a positive early educational experience, which help inspire a lifelong passion for learning. At Pelican Gathering we think education should not try to stuff a child’s head with facts, but rather, help children discover their own unique gifts and allow them to develop their fullest potential.
