Lexie has been in practice since 1997 and has been fortunate to travel to Reggio Emilia, Italy three times now to participate in their comprehensive work studies. She has also had the privilege of touring childcare facilities in New Zealand and most recently Sweden who also practice the reggio philosophy. In Reggio, the purpose-built buildings reflect the child as a learner and as a co-creator. The educators who work along side of the children assist in collecting data through pedagogical narration while leaving forever traces of their work for everyone to see. As educators, it is our privilege to document their work and collect these traces to spark memory and to build on existing knowledge.
Lexie introduced an additional West Coast spin on this philosophy by adding natural elements found in British Columbia on the Little Bears property. The addition of nature-based play and learning from our own forest gives our facility a rare and unique twist. In addition to our often-extreme climate, being situated in the District of Highlands offers environmental factors such as wild animals, hazardous terrain, and thick foliage.