Welcome
On behalf of all the staff, I welcome you to the Lexington R-V Early Childhood
Center. A favorite
quote of mine is from Herb Kohl’s, Essays on Children’s Literature and the Power of Stories. It states “Every child has a story to tell, and within that story is the secret of reaching her
or him as a learner. Children’s stories are windows into their uniqueness and clues on how toconnect the
child and the curriculum.”
ECC is a place where children are safe to question, explore and make predictions
about the world around them. As professionals in the field of early childhood, it is our
responsibility to provide children with the best possible early care and education. With our
philosophy in mind, we have selected teachers and staff with an understanding of
developmentally appropriate practice. The Handbook is designed to acquaint all families with our philosophy,
organizational structure, family involvement, health and safety, and general policies and
procedures. Families receive information on how to access the handbook at enrollment. The
handbook is posted on the Lexington R-V website and a hard copy is kept in each classroom. We understand that a child’s family is the
most important relationship in their lives and therefore families should be integral part of
their child’s program. Your involvement in our program is essential. We are interested in
your background, culture and your interests. The more we learn about one another the
more we grow as a learning community. I encourage everyone to review the handbook on anongoing basis. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 660-259-4369 or
[email protected]
Sincerely,
Michelle Roush, Director Lexington R-V ECC