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Our program is accredited by the NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Program Accreditation–the mark of quality for early childhood education programs.
In the 25 years since NAEYC Accreditation was established, it has become a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. Nearly 7,000 programs are currently accredited by NAEYC – approximately 8 percent of all preschools and other early childhood programs. |
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"We're proud to have earned the mark of quality from NAEYC, and to be recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest professional standards. NAEYC Accreditation lets families in our community know that children in our high-quality program have teachers who create engaging classrooms, enhance relationships with their parents and families, and develop rich experiences for their students."
-Aleshia Marshall, Day School Director St. Margaret's Day School offers a comprehensive program for two years old through kindergarten. Dedicated to the personal development and growth of each child through a child-centered curriculum of creative play and developmentally appropriate activities. The curriculum includes a full program of emergent math early literacy activities, science, social studies, art, drama, cooking, and social/emotional development. We implement programs such as Music Together and Jump Bunch to reach the whole child.
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To earn NAEYC Accreditation, St. Margaret's Day School went through an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its services against the ten NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related Accreditation Criteria. The program received NAEYC Accreditation after an on-site visit by NAEYC Assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the ten program standards. NAEYC-accredited programs are also subject to unannounced visits during their accreditation period. Every five years St. Margaret's is up for re-accreditation.
"It's a lengthy and rigorous process to achieve NAEYC Accreditation, and St. Margaret's Day School should be commended for seeking high standards. Caring for children is not 'rocket science' – it's brain science. Studies prove that the brain connections made in the first few years of life set a child's path for success in school and in life. That's why quality educators are so crucial. For parents and caregivers of young children who are searching for a high-quality early learning experience, St. Margaret's Day School NAEYC Accreditation is a sign that it offers a high-quality education in a nurturing and stimulating environment."
-Rhian Evans Allvin, executive director of NAEYC.
The NAEYC Accreditation system was created to set professional standards for early childhood education and to help families identify high quality preschools, child care centers, and other early education programs. To earn NAEYC Accreditation, a program must meet each of the ten NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards. Programs are accredited by NAEYC for a five-year period.
"It's a lengthy and rigorous process to achieve NAEYC Accreditation, and St. Margaret's Day School should be commended for seeking high standards. Caring for children is not 'rocket science' – it's brain science. Studies prove that the brain connections made in the first few years of life set a child's path for success in school and in life. That's why quality educators are so crucial. For parents and caregivers of young children who are searching for a high-quality early learning experience, St. Margaret's Day School NAEYC Accreditation is a sign that it offers a high-quality education in a nurturing and stimulating environment."
-Rhian Evans Allvin, executive director of NAEYC.
The NAEYC Accreditation system was created to set professional standards for early childhood education and to help families identify high quality preschools, child care centers, and other early education programs. To earn NAEYC Accreditation, a program must meet each of the ten NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards. Programs are accredited by NAEYC for a five-year period.
