At Bright Angels Day Care Center, we believe that children learn and interact best when they are loved, respected, and appreciated.  If children are short-changed in self-esteem, we know their development will suffer.  Therefore, at the heart of our center is a philosophy that respects the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each child, staff, and family member.  We appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle, and provide a safe environment for children socially, emotionally, and physically.
We base our work with children on knowledge of child development theory and research, and we know that children learn best through play.  We also believe that children are best understood in the context of family, culture, and society.  Our center seeks to provide an environment rich in materials and props that support children’s interests and foster a delight in learning.  Through our activities and interactions, we nurture and appreciate each individual child knowing this will contribute to a growing positive self-concept and self-identity. 
Research, on brain development, shows that positive, supportive relationships are essential during the earliest years of life.  We believe that children achieve their fullest potential through caring, stable relationships with teachers; based on trust, respect, and positive regard from infancy through childhood.

We work in partnership with families, appreciating and supporting the close ties between children and families.  We also recognize that families/guardians are the experts regarding their children.