The Ficino environment is renowned for the happiness and confidence of the children who are naturally kind and courteous to each other, their parents and teachers. The school ethos, 'Rejoice in the Present', encourages the children to apply themselves, attend to what is presented to them, and be happy in their work.

Ficino teachers and parents are united by the need to ensure that the character of the young child is allowed to develop naturally and fully in a balanced and confident way.