At OES, we believe young children learn best through active involvement in a safe and nurturing environment. We view each child as a unique individual with his or her own pattern and timing of growth and development. We have designed a flexible inquiry-based curriculum which provides a conceptual framework allowing children to build on their prior knowledge and experience. Experiences are provided that stimulate learning in all developmental areas—physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. Our goal is to create a child-centered environment that fosters positive self-esteem, critical thinking skills and an enthusiasm for learning.