Reggio-inspired early childhood education & care

Reintroducing the magic and joy of childhood through early education and out of school care.

What it means to be a Reggio-inspired child care program

What is Reggio-inspired?

Based on the belief that every child is unique and will express their interests in many different ways, Reggio-inspired education philosophy is named after the capital city of the Providence of Reggio Emilia, Italy where the approach originated post World War II.

Psychologist Loris Malaguzzi, a leading figure in the Reggio movement, utilized his view of the child and a vision for child-centered education blending it with a deep connection to the community during this post-war time. Malaguzzi’s philosophy and the deep community involvement set the stage for the unique education experience new for its time known as the schools of Reggio Emilia.

Today Reggio-inspired schools and educational approaches are scene world wide for their innovative, child-centered, authentic play-based philosophy.

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The six principles of a Reggio-inspired program:

• Respect for the individual

• Relationships

• The environment

• Cooperative learning

• Community involvement

• Documentation of learning