The programs voluntarily applied for accreditation by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. This involved a rigorous self-study collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, and classroom observations. An on-site visit to validate results is conducted by early childhood professionals which is followed with a review by a commission of national experts in childcare and early childhood education who judge the compliance of a program with the Academy's criteria for accrediation. Once awarded, accreditation is valid for three years. This accreditation means a great deal to the agency.
Accreditation is one way for parents to judge the quality of a program.
It's like a seal of approval. We are extremely proud of the staff who worked tirelessly toward this goal. Their hard work and dedication has set a standard agency wide.