A Carden school provides the opportunity for the natural unfolding of the mind, personality, and capacities of the child. It assures each child a harmonious adaptation to his environment in an atmosphere of happiness, encouragement, and freedom with guidance. Individual attention is the keynote. Each student is given a thorough command of scholastic subjects; is awakened to a realization of the beauty of nature and art; becomes conscious of his social responsibility; develops mental, emotional and physical stamina, and attains the freedom of a well-adjusted personality.​