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AYS Early Childhood Program Earns NAEYC Accreditation
Leslie Hankins

The AYS early childhood program at Stony Creek Elementary in Noblesville has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The program joins two other AYS early childhood programs, as well as over 11,000 early childhood programs across the country, boasting the national seal of approval.

“In recent years, we’ve seen a growing number of child care and preschool programs earning NAEYC accreditation,” said Mark Ginsberg, Ph.D., executive director of NAEYC. “By earning accreditation, AYS has become a leader in a national effort to raise the quality of early childhood education, and to help give all children a better start.”

NAEYC created its accreditation program in 1985 to set professional standards for early childhood education, and to help families identify high-quality child care and early education programs. AYS’ first NAEYC accredited program at Harcourt Elementary (Washington Township- Indianapolis) received accreditation in 1999. Following a program self-study, the program is observed by independent, professional validators and reviewed by a national panel. NAEYC accreditation is valid for five years.

AYS currently operates 45 programs ranging from early childhood to school-aged, five of which are early childhood programs. AYS programs are located in Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, and Montgomery counties.

Posted: 5/16/06

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