Philosophy of Education and Care

The Baby Talk Child Care Center and staff are dedicated to providing the best possible care and guidance for the infants and toddlers in our program. All children of students are welcome regardless of their ability, needs, background, culture, religion, gender or economic circumstances. At the Baby Talk Child Care Center we embrace the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ belief that every child is entitled to the best education possible in the least restrictive environment. Our goal is to promote tolerance and acceptance of all the differences and similarities in each other. We embrace the individual differences in cultural backgrounds and languages of our children and their families. With the help and support from parents we strive to develop activities that are reflective and supportive of every child’s primary language and cultural background. Your child will be treated as the unique and precious person they are and provided developmentally appropriate experiences, based on their needs and their interests.

Valuing Diversity in Families

We work closely with family members to provide the best care for children in a manner that respects each family’s unique needs and beliefs. Our curriculum, activities, books, materials and environment will reflect the diversity of all children, families and community. Staff will actively discourage stereotyping of gender, culture, background or ability through role modeling, encouraging non-gender specific play and through the choice of materials and toys used in the center.