Vision Statement

We envision a community where all children have access to high quality early education environments where they are guided by a group of diverse, passionate, committed professionals.

These professionals are recognized and appropriately compensated through funding from outside sources, reducing the financial burden on families and programs. The same individuals will support each other through trusting relationships, a shared vision, and a commitment to children and families.

PURPOSE STATEMENTS

-Families have access to affordable high-quality early care and education

-Early education champions locally, regionally, and statewide are educated about the impact of early education on children, families, and employers becoming poised to advocate and support the sector

-Coös County Director Network supports members in providing high quality, affordable, sustainable childcare to the community

-Collaborate with outside support to build and implement a plan to fund staff development, recruitment, and retention

We believe…

As childcare providers of the children in Coös County,
we believe…

That our children deserve qualified and educated staff, who have a deep and current understanding of childhood development, expertise in early intervention, and who was a team.

That a loving and communicative relationship should exist between the teacher and child, as well as between the teacher and the child’s family. This is the foundation for a successful early childhood experience.

That the learning environment that surrounds the child and teacher dictates the level of success that is attainable; this includes a safe and healthy physical environment, as well as a respectful rapport between the child, teacher, family and the community at large.

That we must continue to be passionate about our field and extend our expertise by providing parents and all staff, including substitute staff, with tools to support the children in our care.

That we must eliminate all barriers to providing the highest level of care for all children in Coos County, including, but not limited to, appropriate child/teacher ratios, improving staff knowledge and morale, and improving student outcomes so that all children approach the public schools ready to learn.