Quality Rating 2: Environment
Philosophy Statement and Daily Schedule
What you believe about children and families shapes much of what you do every day. How you structure your environment, the materials you provide, and the way you greet children and families all communicate a set of beliefs you have about children, families, and the important work you do every day.
A philosophy statement is a way to communicate your beliefs in writing. It explains why you do what you do and why you believe what you do is important for children and families.
This section helps you meet the requirements for Developmentally Appropriate Learning and Practice: Environment: DAP 1.2. It guides you through reviewing, revising, or creating a philosophy statement that describes your beliefs about a developmentally appropriate environment that welcomes all children.
When you are ready to submit your philosophy statement, you will also submit your daily schedule. Your daily schedule is one way you show your philosophy statement in action.
Select the Requirements tab to learn about key information to include in your philosophy statement.