Philosophy

The child “educaring” philosophy at YPW Spanish Immersion School supports a “whole-child” concept of development by meeting his/her emotional, social, intellectual, physical and emerging cultural needs. Our child development program is based on the assumption that a child’s growth is a sequential process and that children pass through predictable stages of development in all areas and within age ranges.

At YPW, we believe children have the right to be cared for by adults who are well trained in child development principles in a safe, nurturing, fun, and respectful environment. We also believe children learn best through play and playful interactions within this kind of environment. Since a positive parent-teacher partnership is ideal for a successful child-caring experience, we strive to promote and demonstrate respectful interactions in all relationships. This helps to establish an atmosphere of acceptance and well-being for all who participate in the YPW Spanish Immersion School program.

Together, the program staff plans overall objectives and curriculum units intended to meet the children’s individual development needs, as well as the needs of the group.

Some characteristics we believe to be necessary for children to cultivate within a group setting are:

* Problem solving and conflict resolution ability; a sense of reasoning and responsibility.

* Self-esteem; a sense of identity, self-respect, and confidence.

* Personal and interpersonal strengths; the ability to communicate and relate to others.

* Appreciation of diversity; a sense of understanding and respect for difference.

* Creativity and innovation; a sense of confidence and growth, a desire to learn.

* Openness; a sense of trust and honesty.

* Awareness of change; a sense of inner strength, self-control, and coping skills.

* Recognition of emotions; ability to understand and express feelings in appropriate ways.

In 2024 – on the eve of our 20th anniversary – we updated YPW’s WHY and CORE VALUES to reflect the school we want to be as we embark on the next 20 years.

THE WHY? – OUR PURPOSE

To provide an exceptional nurturing environment to every student through fun, educational, creative, hands-on experiences

THE HOW? – OUR CORE VALUES –

Putting children first – all else will follow

Providing our students with a nurturing and safe environment, emotionally and physically

Partnering with our families to create a community where we treat each other with respect, fairness, and integrity

Encourage parent-teacher partnerships through clear communication and mutual support

Doing the right thing. Always

Caring to create a school environment that is inviting, fun, unique, nurturing and educational

Promote a strong sense of community

Cultivate a supportive workplace that respects individual teaching styles, fosters creativity, and encourages teacher loyalty and growth

Taking responsibility of our words, actions and our results. Learn from our mistakes and meet our commitments.

Striving to exceed our families expectations and constantly improve everything we do

Be receptive to the needs of parents