The Children's Center is proud to work with the Woodstock School Readiness Program. For more information about the Woodstock School Readiness Program, please contact Trish Lustila at the Woodstock Elementary School by phone at (860) 928-5524 or via email at specialed@woodstockschools.net . Additionally, we partner with Connecticut Care 4 Kids. Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation's largest, non-profit organization of early childhood educators. Devoted to improving the education of children everywhere, the NAEYC accreditation process involves an extensive self-study of a center's program by its Center Director, parents, and teachers.

NAEYC accreditation is granted on a program-by-program basis. A program is not accredited by NAEYC until it has successfully completed the entire accreditation process, including an on-site visit and a subsequent review. In August 2006, we have achieved NAEYC accreditation, and will continue the work to meet and exceed the high standards that come with accreditation. For details on the process please see www.nayec.org.

WHY CHOOSE AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM?

The Children’s Center is committed to meeting and exceeding the standards of NAEYC accreditation. NAEYC accredited programs have demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality programs for young children and their families. While the accreditation process examines the total program, emphasis is placed on the quality of interactions among teachers and children and the developmental appropriateness of the curriculum. Health and safety, staff qualifications, physical environment, and administration are all reviewed during accreditation, but primarily consideration is given to the nature of the child's experience.
Accreditation helps you identify high-quality programs. This high quality is important for children and families, so parents can be reassured that their children are in good hands. It is for this reason that The Children’s Center has placed such a high priority on achieving NAEYC accreditation.

PARENT GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING A PROGRAM