Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging early learning environment that effectively supports the diverse needs of children and families in our community and creates a foundation for children to be able to communicate in English fluently as a lifelong learner and a critically-thinking student.

In Addition we want our students to be leaders in delivering innovative, high-quality English language speaking skills and communication skills, and to be recognized as a centre that facilitates global engagement, providing pathways to professional success.

Howels English Foundation Centre will become a nationally recognized program known for providing excellence in English language through early learning experiences to young children in our community.

• Play is the work of children.
• The safety and overall well-being of each child is our first priority.
• The classroom environment should be safe, nurturing and engaging.
• Children can be guided to develop self-control by learning to manage their bodies and emotions.
• The learning materials that we choose should be developmentally appropriate, open-ended and free of bias.
• The curriculum should meet the needs of all learners, including those with special needs and those that speak English as a second language.
• Learning experiences should be individualized to each child's specific needs and development.
• The role of the teacher is to be a facilitative guide to help children meet developmentally appropriate milestones through inspired learning.
• Teachers and families should work together as partners in both teaching and assessing children.
• Children learn best in social settings with hands-on, meaningful and constructive learning experiences.
• Learning experiences are most meaningful when the development, experiences, interests and culture of each individual child is taken into consideration.
• Learning experiences should be a balance of whole group, small group or individual teacher and child-directed activities.
• Children should be assessed on an ongoing basis using a variety of evidence-based methods to determine if they are appropriately meeting curricular objectives.
• Our curriculum should address all areas of children's development: physical, social/emotional, language & communication and cognitive.
• Everything we do should have a purpose and be grounded in best practices for children education.