What is NAEYC Accreditation?

Windsor Discovery Center’s accreditation by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs involved:

  • comprehensive process of internal self-study
  • external professional review to verify compliance with the Criteria for High-Quality Early Childhood Programs
  • achieving substantial compliance with the Criteria

In accredited programs, you will see:

  • frequent, positive, warm interactions among adults and children
  • planned learning activities appropriate to children’s age and development
  • specially trained teachers
  • many varied age-appropriate materials
  • a healthy and safe environment for children
  • regular communication with parents who are welcome visitors at all times
  • effective administration
  • ongoing, systematic evaluation