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What is Accreditation?
- A program observed and evaluated by independent professional validators and then reviewed by a national panel that sets professional standards for early childhood education.
- A national, voluntary system administered by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which is the largest and most widely recognized accreditation system for all types of early childhood schools.
- A designation that NAEYC grants for a 5-year period, based on annual reports and unannounced visits.
A high quality early childhood program provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. According to NAEYC brochure #917, in accredited programs you will see:
- Frequent, positive, warm interactions among adults and children.
- Planned learning activities appropriate to children's age and development, such as block building, painting, reading stories, dress-up, and active outdoor play.
- Specially trained teachers.
- Enough adults to respond to individual needs.
- Many varied age-appropriate materials.
- A healthy and safe environment for children.
- Nutritious meals and/or snacks.
- Regular communication with parents who are welcome visitors at all times.
- Effective administration.
- Ongoing systematic evaluation.
Scribbles Preschool, Inc. is accredited by NAEYC, first achieving this status in 1997. A copy of the criteria required to obtain this status can be gotten from the NAEYC website at www.naeyc.org.