Mission Statement
Playmates Preschools and Child Development Centers, Inc. will be the leading provider of high-quality care and education services for all children and their families. Playmates Preschools and Child Development Centers, Inc. CARES enough to make a difference by demonstrating the following VALUES in all we do: Customer Service, All-Inclusive, Respect, Education, Safe and Secure.
Core Values
Each Playmates employee is expected to reflect the mission statement and the core organizational values in all they say and do. Core values are at the heart of all we do. We must continually measure what we do and say against the values we hold dear to our organization. Our values should continuously reflect the meaning of our corporate motto.
Playmates CARES Enough to Make A Difference!
C Customer Service. We exist because our customers allow us to exist. We will treat them accordingly. Additionally, we treat ourselves and our coworkers in a manner that brings pride to our organization. We are committed to being present for all our customers.
A All Inclusive. Playmates commits itself to supporting a welcoming environment for all individuals and extends its welcome to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination based on their race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or other legally protected status.
R Respecting Differences. Now more than ever, individuals are aware of the importance of teaching children to respect people of various sizes, abilities, ethnicities, and ages. When children respect themselves and others, they feel good about who they are. When children learn to value individuals who are different from themselves, they are better prepared to live peacefully in a diverse world.
E Education. Playmates agrees with the philosophy of educational researchers such as W. Steven Barnett, PhD., Director of NIEER (National Institute for Early Education Research): “Children who attend high-quality preschool enter kindergarten with better pre-reading skills, richer vocabularies, and stronger basic math skills than those who do not.” Additionally, children learn to socialize in the preschool environment – have a good relationship with other children, share, and contribute to circle time.
S Safe and Secure. Safety and security for students and staff are the highest priority at Playmates. Playmates utilizes state-of-the-art security systems at all its locations, complete with video cameras with playback ability. All teaching and supervisory staff members are required to be certified in CPR and first aid and to keep those certifications up to date.