About DUYAN

A steady place to grow, since 2002

Development, Understanding, Youth-empowerment, Academic Excellence & Artistry, Nurture — the five ideas the school was built on, and named for.

Our story

DUYAN first opened its doors on July 8, 2002, to two children under two years old whose parents wanted more than what unqualified caregiving could offer. Word spread among other working parents facing the same worry, and what began as a child care center grew — year by year — into a full learning institution offering quality education from preschool through junior high school.

The school was founded by Ramona K. Alcantara, known to the DUYAN community as “Mama Mon.”

Our mission

We at DUYAN have a great passion for children. We are here…

to develop children to their utmost potential
to help children achieve a high degree of understanding of the world around them
to empower the youth to become future leaders of the country
to provide an environment where children can excel academically and artistically
to nurture in children a love for God and His creations

Our vision

Our vision is to see children grow and develop into empowered individuals who have reached their full potential both in the academics and the arts. Armed with a love for God and a high degree of understanding of the world around them, they will become wise, compassionate, and innovative leaders of this country.

Our philosophy

We believe that God made each child unique. Each child has their own learning pace, interests, and learning style. They have the potential to be a scientist and an artist. A child's EQ and IQ development are equally important, and each child should be prepared for life-long learning. A child's education is a collaborative effort among the parents, the teachers, and the child — and a child learns best when provided with meaningful learning experiences mirrored from real life. They should be raised to have moral, social, and environmental responsibility, anchored on God's word, the Bible.

Our core beliefs

God made each child unique.

Each child has their own learning pace, interests, and learning style.

Each child has the potential to be a scientist and an artist.

A child's EQ and IQ development are equally important.

Each child should be prepared for life-long learning.

A child's education is a collaborative effort among the parents, the teachers, and the child.

A child learns best when provided with meaningful learning experiences mirrored from real life.

A child should be raised to have moral, social, and environmental responsibility.

A child's values education should be anchored on God's word, the Bible.

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