NAEYC Accreditation
The PCCC Child Development Center has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 2009. Through accreditation, the program is required to meet a high standard of quality in all areas of operation including our classrooms and administration. The standards and criteria held by the Association are separated into ten categories, or the 10 Standards of Excellence: relationships; curriculum; teaching; assessment of child progress; health; teachers; families; community relationships; physical environment; and, leadership and management.
To learn more, visit naeyc.org
Grow NJ Kids Accreditation
In addition, the PCCC Child Development Center is also accredited by Grow NJ Kids and has received a 4 star-rating. Grow NJ Kids is a state-sponsored initiative to raise the quality of childcare and early learning throughout New Jersey. The quality standards for Grow NJ Kids are: Curriculum Teaching and Learning, Child Wellbeing, Family and Community Engagement, Workforce Development and Supports, and Administration and Management Practices. We are proudly working on receiving our 5-star rating!
