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Maggie’s Early Learning Centre Inc. is licensed by the Early Learning & Child Care – Ministry of Education – Government of Saskatchewan. At the present time, we are licensed for 46 children from the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years old.The educational methods employed at Maggie’s Early Learning Centre Inc. are deeply influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach.The city of Reggio Emilia in Italy is recognized worldwide for its innovative approach to education. Its signature educational philosophy has become known as the Reggio Emilia Approach, one which many preschool programs around the world have adopted. The Reggio Emilia philosophy is based upon the following set of principles:The foremost principle of the Reggio Emilia approach is the image of the child. At Maggie’s, we believe children are powerful, curious, and ready to learn. We believe that children have rights rather than needs (Malaguzzi, 1998).We believe the physical environment of the classrooms and Centre reflects identity, purpose, engagement, and communication. We use a wide range of materials to encourage exploration and investigation.Documentation plays a crucial role in the planning of future activities. Documentation includes children’s drawings, photographs, video recordings, and other representations that teachers and children revisit and reflect on. Children’s learning experiences are shared with parents and other visitors through documentation panels that are displayed throughout the Centre.