Furman – inclusion  

We consider access, adaptability and participation. Our inclusion philosophy is really around belonging. We want every child to feel that they belong here. We want them to see it in the books that are offered. We want to have it be seen in the types of foods we offer. We want it to be seen – we go out of our way to make sure that the equipment is exactly – very similar to what other equipment is available. So for instance we’ll have a chair that’s really low to the ground so that child can participate during circle time or meeting time. So they’re all at the same eye level. Or we’ve had equipment adapted so it’s at the same height as all the other chairs in the room, so when they’re having a meal together they’re at the same – at the same height. So we’re very intentional and purposeful of ways that we can include children.  

We have many medical complex children, which will range from anything with severe asthma, allergies requiring epi pens, seizure disorders. We also have many children who are tube fed, some that require oxygen and some that require suctioning.  

We want everyone to feel like they belong here and regardless of their abilities, that we will make it a home away from home for them.