Wednesday, October 07, 2009
USI Children's Learning Center retains national NAEYC accreditation
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Wendy Knipe Bredhold Media Relations Specialist, News & Information Services 812/461-5259 "This is a huge accomplishment for our staff and the Children's Learning Center," said Pam Buschkill, coordinator of the center. "I would like to publicly express my appreciation for the amount of hard work that our staff has done to reach this level." To earn NAEYC accreditation, the Children's Learning Center went through an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its services against the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related accreditation criteria. The program received NAEYC accreditation after a site visit by NAEYC assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the 10 program standards. The accreditation covers five years. In the 23 years since NAEYC accreditation was established, it has become a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. Almost 8,000 programs, serving one million young children, are currently accredited by NAEYC - approximately eight percent of all preschools and other early childhood programs. "The NAEYC accreditation system raises the bar for preschools, child care centers, and other early childhood programs," said Dr. Mark Ginsberg, executive director of NAEYC. "The USI Children's Learning Center's NAEYC accreditation is a sign that they are a leader in a national effort to invest in high-quality early childhood education, and to help give all children a better start." The NAEYC Accreditation system has set voluntary professional standards for programs for young children since 1985. In September 2006, the association revised program standards and criteria to introduce a new level of quality, accountability, and service for parents and children in child care programs. The new standards today reflect the latest research and best practices in early childhood education and development. NAEYC is committed to utilizing the newest studies and analysis on positive child outcomes to ensure young children continue receiving the highest-quality care and education possible. 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 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program standards. |
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