Enep’ut Children’s Center, incorporated in 1971, opened its
doors to the Fairbanks community in 1973. Enep’ut is Fairbanks’ eldest,
family-oriented, childcare center servicing 2 months to 12 years. Enep’ut is a
Yup’ik word that means “our house”. Enep’ut was founded on the Native
Alaskan beliefs that babies should be picked up before they cry, and that
children should be respected and nurtured to become productive members of
the community.
Our program philosophy is designed to meet the individual
development of the child. Teaching groups are determined by developmental level
rather than by age. Children have the opportunity to interact with other groups
and siblings, where student-teacher ratios permit, throughout the daily
routine. A developmentally appropriate curriculum
gives children the choice of activities within a group setting, or alone.
Children may choose not to participate in any activity. Teachers serve as
positive role models to develop individuality, a positive self-image, emotional
and social growth, self-esteem, gross and fine motor skills, self-help skills,
pre-academic skills, language, music, creative, and science skills. Our goal is
to provide children, in a supportive and caring environment, opportunities to
develop the skills necessary to become productive and responsible members of
the community.
Our program supports parents in their wishes and expectations.
Parents are encouraged to attend and participate in Board of
Directors meetings, which provide guidance and evaluation of the
program. Our open door policy invites parents to share ideas and spend time
with their children in the homey, family atmosphere we associate with ‘Our
House.’
Supporters
Supporting 45 years of Quality Service
Our family has been attending Enep'ut for 8 years. Now that both kids are in school it is going to be very strange not going there every day. Thank you for taking care of our family!