Denbigh United Presbyterian Preschool endorses a curriculum based on the developmental-interaction approach in all areas of child development: social/emotional, cognitive, and physical. The curriculum focuses on the developmental stage of each child, to include language acquisition on the premise that all children learn best through interacting with materials, activities, peers, and adults. Emphasis is placed on child-initiated learning with direct "hands-on" experiences. Growth of cognitive (intellectual) development, such as problem solving and recognition of letter and number symbols should not be separated from the growth of personal and interpersonal processes, such as self-concept and cooperation. 

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The teacher has the important task of creating a safe physical environment in which positive social interactions and high self-esteem will develop, as well as the task of preparing the environment for cognitive learning. The teacher strives to provide constant encouragement and praise, not only for the child's accomplishments but also for the processes which he/she goes through in achieving those accomplishments.