Families are a child's first and only lifelong teacher. Children spend part of their time in school, but the majority of their time is spent with their families. When families are engaged in their child's education, the child comes to understand that education has value and is important. The benefits of a family's love, support, encouragement, and teaching last a lifetime. 

Culture is an immensely important part of a child's life and should be respected and maintained. Children learn who they are, where they come from, and maintain a sense of belonging through culture. It is also a great source of learning through stories, songs, cooking, and other traditions and celebrations.

Much of a child's learning comes from the language around them. They learn through hearing the answers to their "why", books that are read to them, families and teachers talking to them, explanations, questions, narrations, and through talking with other children. 

A language-rich, high-quality early childhood setting can foster a child's language, literacy, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. In this environment, they can learn through play, interaction with other children, and guided activities at a developmentally appropriate level for their age and abilities.