Philosophy of Education
Christian Responsibility
The child is an individual to be respected, nurtured and loved as God’s creation and encouraged to work at his or her own level of development. The child is nurtured in the belief, as reflected in the Christ-centered curriculum, that everything comes from the triune God, is sustained by Him, and is directed to his glory.
The child’s optimum development is a result of parents and teachers working cooperatively establishing appropriate goals and methods for implementation that best enhance his/her physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual growth.
The child is encouraged to grow in self-control and self-discipline through exposure to a balanced, experiential curriculum of Bible Study, Science, Art, Music, Nature, Literature, Creative Playtime, and Academic Readiness, as well as to positive, constructive, and non-threatening rules for appropriate classroom behavior.
Organization and Government
Granada Day School, a preschool, was established in 1954 as an outreach ministry of Granada Presbyterian Church. School administration is comprised of the Church Session, School Board and Director, working cooperatively to establish policy in order to provide Christian schooling to the children of the Church, as well as to the community in general.
Behavior Management
At Granada Day School, we believe that behavior is an opportunity for learning and growth. Through positive relationships, consistent routines, and developmentally appropriate guidance, teachers help children develop self-regulation, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills. Using Conscious Discipline strategies, children learn to identify and express their feelings, resolve conflicts peacefully, make responsible choices, and build positive relationships with others.
Our goal is to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where children feel loved, valued, and supported. Through Biblical teaching and character development, children learn the importance of kindness, respect, responsibility, and self-control as they grow in their understanding of God’s love for themselves and others.