Children’s Enrichment Center strives to create an environment that is
dedicated to early learning & care for all young children and
families. We provide an educational experience that is developmentally
appropriate, based on proven research and best practices. An essential
part of our program development is to support the child and family in a
holistic manner. Therefore, we support advocacy, family health &
development and academic enrichment. We ensure that qualified
professionals guide our classrooms; supporting children in the area of
social emotional development, school readiness and healthy lifestyle
choices that will encourage life-long learning. The framework of our
program philosophy is grounded in our values that include family
involvement, character building, education and the development of
community. We believe that if we foster and environment that enables our
families to be empowered, accepted and secure; we will develop a
community of engaged learners excited about success.
Mission
To educate and nurture habits of intellectual growth, curiosity, and
a love for learning in children, families, and students.
Vision
We aspire to empower children to be independent learners through a
holistic education that supports emotional, social, and academic growth.
Value Statement
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION - We commit to providing
inclusive education that is accessible and reflective of our Laker community.
HOLISTIC CARE AND EDUCATION - We provide quality
and responsive education on age-appropriate milestones, healthy
living, and environmental awareness.
COLLABORATION - We build and maintain positive and
mutually beneficial relationships with families, community, and
University affiliates.
Strategic Priorities, outcomes, and key objectives
Strategic Priority Area 1: Actively engage learners at all levels.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome D: Grand Valley supports innovative teaching, learning, integrative scholarly and creative activity, and the use of new technologies.
Strategic Priority Area 2: Further develop exceptional personnel.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome D: Grand Valley supports innovative teaching, learning, integrative scholarly and creative activity, and the use of new technologies.
Strategic Priority Area 3: Ensure the alignment of institutional structures and functions.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Strategic Priority Area 4: Enhance the institution's image and reputation.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.
