Early Childhood Education Philosophy by Owner and Director Donna Miner: From a young age, I knew that I wanted to open my own child care center. Doing so would allow me to instill the morals and values I believed would successfully promote social and emotional development. This idea has helped me shape my philosophy for early childhood education into what it is today. It is my honor and duty to provide children with a safe and secure environment where they can learn from my examples of respect, kindness, gratitude, creativity, and independence.