EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Early Learning Community is to empower children to become confident, creative, and independent learners through a child-centered approach that fosters a lifelong love of learning within a supportive school family.
OUR VISION
A world where all children are valued as unique individuals, education is a preparation for life, and learning is a joyful, lifelong journey.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Respect & Individuality - Honoring each child’s unique development and fostering independence, while valuing dignity and collaboration within the community.
- Prepared Environment & Experiential Learning - Creating spaces that inspire exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning, engaging children in sensory-rich, active experiences.
- Whole-Child Development - Supporting cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through intentional teaching and guidance.
- Freedom within Limits & Teacher as Guide - Providing structure that encourages choice and independence, while facilitating learning through observation and support.
- Kindness & Citizenship
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Teaching mindfulness, conflict resolution, compassion, empathy, and cultural awareness, while encouraging care for the environment and relationships.
ELC WHITELAND IS A LEVEL 4 PROVIDER
ELC Whiteland recently became a Paths to QUALITY Level 4 Provider. We are proud providers of Indiana's voluntary child care rating and improvement system, Paths to QUALITY. Our involvement means we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and professional environment where children can grow and learn. We know that quality child care leads to brighter futures for all children, and we are honored to be entrusted with such an important responsibility. Learn more about the levels of Paths to QUALITY providers
here.
