NAEYC Accreditation

Emmanuel first received accreditation in 1988 from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is the nation's oldest and largest organization of early childhood professionals.

NAEYC Accreditation involves an intensive self-study based on the Academy's Criteria for High Quality Early Childhood Programs. Each NAEYC accredited program must meet all 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards.

EUMK has continually received re-accreditation from NAEYC throughout the years. In December 2007, EUMK was one of the first early childhood programs in Shelby County to receive re-accreditation under newer and stricter guidelines.

IN A NAEYC ACCREDITED PROGRAM YOU WILL SEE:

Warm, sensitive, and positive RELATIONSHIPS to help children feel secure
a CURRICULUM that fosters all areas of child development-cognitive, emotional, language, physical, and social
appropriate and effective TEACHING approaches that enhance each child's learning and development
a variety of ASSESSMENTS that help teachers plan appropriate curriculum and experiences for each child's strengths and needs
a HEALTHY AND SAFE environment that supports the positive development of children
a TEACHING STAFF with the educational qualifications, knowledge, and professional commitment necessary to promote children's learning and development
collaborative relationships with FAMILIES based on mutual trust and respect
connections with the COMMUNITY and its resources
appropriate and well-maintained indoor and outdoor PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS
strong PROGRAM MANAGEMENT that helps all children, families, and staff have high quality experiences

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NAEYC:
Go to the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

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