Tip Tap Grow is committed to an anti-bias/anti-racist, trauma informed and inclusive school community.

Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism (ABAR) Statement 

Tip Tap Grow recognizes that biases are inherent in our world. That can include biases for or against racial/ethnic backgrounds, culture, language, gender expression, sexual orientation, family structure, cognitive or physical ability, economic class, and religion. We recognize that every person—staff, parent, child—at Tip Tap Grow experiences privilege and oppression differently. It is our duty as early educators to prepare our staff and environment to provide an inclusive space for every member of our community. Tip Tap Grow is committed to taking a proactive approach to eliminating biases and/or racism in our environment. To that end, Tip Tap Grow is committed to: 

  • Engaging in bi-annual ABAR training for all staff members 
  • Recognizing the biases and privileges that permeate our interactions with families, staff, and children 
  • Supporting each other in understanding and dismantling our personal biases and privilege 
  • Restructuring our systems to eliminate barriers to accessing quality education 
  • Incorporating lessons that teach how to acknowledge, honor, and celebrate our students, staff, and family differences. 

Anti-bias/anti-racism work is ongoing due to the changing nature of a school community. It focuses on uplifting individuals to be proud of their uniqueness while honoring other individual’s differences. Tip Tap Grow is dedicated to integrating ABAR education at all levels of the school community. 

Trauma Informed Statement 

Child care providers play a crucial role in the early development and well-being of children, making it essential for them to be trauma informed. Understanding the impact of trauma on a child’s behavior, emotions, and overall development enables providers to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters healing and resilience. By mandating that staff attend trauma informed training twice a year, we ensure they are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to recognize and appropriately respond to signs of trauma. This ongoing education helps to cultivate an atmosphere where all children feel understood, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Inclusion Statement 

At Tip Tap Grow everyone is included regardless of ability, religion, age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, social and economic status, or special need for care. Everyone has the chance to participate, and no one is excluded. The benefits of inclusion vary for the children, families, and staff but everyone receives help from meaningful inclusion practices. The children learn to acknowledge and approach differences in others, develop mutual respect, learn different ways to socialize with peers, and engage in real-life experience on functioning in a community. The families have access to quality child care while expanding their expectations for their children through recognizing and appreciating individual differences. The childcare staff gain valuable knowledge on how to work with children with individual needs, establish different learning techniques that benefit all children, and grow practical skills of how to work with different people with complex abilities. They also share knowledge about child development with other families or childcare providers. Children with special needs will be accepted into our program under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).