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The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and has achieved the highest state rating as a Keystone STAR 4 Center (Keystone STARS). The Center is also licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Our high-quality early
childhood program provides a safe and nurturing environment
while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual
development of young children. In our Center you will see:
Frequent, positive, warm interactions among teachers
and children
Planned learning activities appropriate to children's
age and development, such as reading stories, block building,
painting, dress-up, and active outdoor play
Specially trained teachers and administrators
Ongoing professional development
Enough adults to respond to individual children
Many varied age-appropriate materials
Respect for cultural diversity
A healthy and safe environment for adults and children
Inclusive environments
Nutritious snacks
Regular, two-way communication with families who are welcome visitors at all times
Effective administration
Ongoing, systematic evaluation
NAEYC administers the largest and most widely recognized accreditation system for all types of early childhood schools and child care centers.
For more information about NAEYC accreditation, visit their
web site at NAEYC.org or
call 800-424-2460, ext. 11360.
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