Philosophy of care

At Expressive Beginnings, relationships matter. That’s why the center offers both primary care and continuity of care – and why it builds trust with families by offering a highly trained staff, nearby clinicians, nutritious meals and a clean, comfortable environment. Read more:

• Primary care is when one teacher is assigned to be the primary caregiver for a group of children. For example, in a classroom of eight children, four will be in one teacher’s primary care group. This helps children develop secure relationships with caregivers. It also helps teachers to really get to know each child and his or her parents. 
• Continuity of care means children have the same caregiver from infancy through age 3, which helps children develop secure attachments. Our goal is to provide the same caregiver to all siblings from the same family whenever possible.
• Expressive Beginnings staff members are taught by a registered nurse and certified through Medication Administration Training to administer medication. They may also give emergency inhalers for asthma and epinephrine pens for severe allergies.
• EBCC is backed by the expertise and knowledge of Heritage Christian Services and its staff of 15 clinicians next door at the Pieters Family Life Center.
• Teachers and children will wash their hands frequently, especially when they are handling food or diapers and at other times as needed. No shoes will be allowed in infant rooms. Toys, equipment, tables and trays are sanitized daily.