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EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY

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OUR MISSION

The mission of the Early Learning Community is to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child, family and educator is known, valued and supported to grow as confident learners.

OUR VISION

A joyful School Family where safety, belonging and connection inspire life-long learning for children, families, educators and our community.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  • Relationships Create Belonging - Strong relationships are the foundation for trust, learning and growth. Every child, family and educator deserves to feel safe, known, valued and connected.
  • Every Child Can Thrive - Every child is capable, curious and full of potential. Through. play-based, relationship-centered experiences, we nurture the whole child and celebrate their unique journey.
  • Families are Essential Partners - Families are children's first and most important teachers. We build partnerships through trust, communication, collaboration and shared responsibility for every child's success.
  • We Grow Together - Learning is a lifelong journey. We encourage reflection, collaboration, innovation and continuous professional growth for every member of our School Family.
  • Respect Every Individual - We honor the unique strengths, identities, cultures, experiences and perspectives of every child, family, educator and community member. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
  • Excellence with Purpose - We strive for excellence through intentional practice, high-quality learning experiences and a commitment to continuous improvement in service to children, families and our community.

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.

The Ribbon Has Been Cut On Our New Facility!

We are proud to announce that our new facility is now operational! Thank you to everyone who has supported us, paving the way for us to open this wonderful new building. We were recently featured in the newspaper. This article in The Daily Journal is a great read! Check it out by clicking the button below.

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