The Children’s Centers are all accredited by the National Association For the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC). NAEYC administers the largest and most widely recognized accreditation system for all types and early childhood schools and child care centers. Early childhood programs accredited by NAEYC have voluntarily undergone a comprehensive process of internal self study, invited external professional review to verify compliance with the Criteria for High Quality Early Childhood Program, and have been found to be in substantial compliance with these criteria.
A high quality early childhood program provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. In these programs, you should expect to see:
Frequent, positive, warm interactions among children and teachers.
Planned learning activities appropriate to children’s ages and development, such as reading stories, block building, painting, dress up, and active outdoor play.
Specially trained teachers and administrators.
Ongoing professional development.
Enough adults to respond to individual children.
Many varied age appropriate materials.
Respect for cultural diversity.
A healthy and safe environment for children and adults.
Inclusive environments.
Nutritious meals.
Regular two way communication with families, who are welcome visitors at any time.
Effective administration.
Ongoing, systematic evaluation.
Accreditation is valid for up to 5 years, however programs must document they are maintaining compliance with accreditation standards.
For more information about NAEYC and accreditation, visit the NAEYC web site at www.naeyc.org, or call 1-800-424-2460.
ALL FEES FOR SERVICES ARE ADJUSTED TO MEET A FAMILY’S ABILITY TO PAY.
