Our Mission, Vision, & Values

We use our Mission, Vision and Values as guideposts to decision-making as we strive to provide excellent and nurturing educational and therapeutic services for children of all abilities. We focus on eliminating barriers to growth and development for each child in our care.

Our Mission

Nurturing the Growth and Potential of Every Child

Our Vision

To create a world in which every child can be seen for their abilities and given the opprtunity to realize their full potential.

Watch this video from Chris Hunt, Executive Director as he speaks about our vision.

Our Values

At Partners in Child Development, we strive for Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Excellence in all we do.

Respect

We keep respect at the center of every interaction whether we are with children, students, families, or our fellow staff members. We show respect by treating all individuals with dignity and placing a value on collaboration even when there are differences or disagreements.

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our values.” -Laurence Sterne

Integrity

We always conduct ourselves with integrity knowing we are empowered to do the right thing at all times. We have a commitment to show integrity through genuineness and transparent communication with a goal of eliciting trust through all of our interactions.

“Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.”
-C.S. Lewis

Inclusion

We value an inclusive environment at Partners in Child Development where all of our children, students, families, staff, and anyone we interact with feels welcome, included, and valued regardless of their differences. We will show inclusion by exhibiting empathy and creating an accessible, welcoming community.

“Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.”
-Verna Myers

Innovation

We have an innovative mindset that encourages continuous improvement, a willingness to develop and present new ideas, and resilient problem solving. We encourage new ways of thinking that furthers our mission and allows us to better serve our children, students, and families, and encourage those around us to try something new and learn from our mistakes.

“There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.”
-Brené Brown

Excellence

We have an unwavering desire to achieve excellence in all of our activities, which is showcased by our passion and professionalism. We strive for high-quality outcomes and set goals to help us achieve the best version of what we set out to do.

“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence!”
-Ted Key

RESPECT

INTEGRITY

INCLUSION

INNOVATION

EXCELLENCE