The Mission and Philosophy of My Choice After-School Programming

It is the mission of My Choice Community Development, Inc. to strengthen the leadership capacity of parents, children and communities in order to assure for a more inclusive level of empowerment both academically and socially.

We endeavor to do the following in caring for children:

• Provide a safe, secure, nurturing environment for children and families

• Provide engaging and creative experiences and opportunities for children that are develop mentally appropriate, and that encourage learning through play.

• Model respect for others through positive interactions. Allow each participant to grow as an individual.

• Develop in each participant, a positive self-image, and help each child to see themselves as a worthy individual.

My Choice Community Development, Inc. (My Choice) offers the opportunity for each child to develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively based on the child’s individual learning style.

Each child is considered unique in temperament and rate of development. Our curriculum is planned to enhance and challenge individual needs, interests and abilities. Activities and relationships occur in a healthy, positive and relaxed environment in which a well qualified staff provides personal attention, guidance and nurturing to each child.

My Choice strives to maintain continuity and consistency throughout the program by conducting cooperative staff planning, training, and a variety of activities involving various groups of children.