At Coastal CLC our primary goal is to help children feel good about who they are--to build high self-esteem. We do this by providing a safe environment in which children can be successful as they encounter the challenges of the world we live in.

The basis of our philosophy is respect for all children beginning with infancy in a learn-through-play environment. We demonstrate respect by involving all children in basic care taking activities. All children in the Center are encouraged to make choices about their interests and are informed about transitions. Children’s feelings are valued and validated. All of the children are encouraged to communicate using words and participate in solutions to problems. Our goal at Coastal is to nurture and encourage each child to grow socially, cognitively, physically, creatively, and emotionally in their way and in their own time. We strive in our Center to provide each child with the tools they need to gain self-confidence, self-respect, respect for the people around them and respect for their environment.

We believe that learning is most effective for children when it is provided through ‘play’. Play is the child’s work, where education is life. With this in mind, we will provide intellectual stimulation through a variety of new experiences where the teacher becomes a facilitator to problem solving in each child’s world.