Excellence Breeds Excellence . . .

Achieving accreditation requires meeting high standards of quality set forth by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, and minimum standards established by each state. The Academy, a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, administers the only national, voluntary, and professionally sponsored accreditation system in the industry.

Early childhood programs that are accredited have voluntarily undergone a comprehensive process of internal self-study and external professional review to verify they comply with the Academy's stringent criteria (you may obtain a copy of the criteria from the Academy).

While the accreditation process examines the total early childhood program, it emphasizes the quality of interactions between staff and children, and the developmental appropriateness of the curriculum. The professional review also includes health and safety, staffing, staff qualifications, communication with families, physical environment, administration, and nutrition and food service. However, the Academy considers the nature of the child's daily experience to be the most important criteria.

Rainbow Station is also a candidate for accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

From the beginning, Rainbow Station has been committed to the belief that Excellence breeds Excellence. Our standards for teacher qualifications and curriculum development are high. Degreed teachers provide quality early learning experiences and parent support, while full-time registered nurses oversee the health and safety of all children, families, and employees.

PLAYWORKS establishes standards of learning for each class. Teachers lead children toward these learning goals through thematic-based teaching and through the self-discovery of play. Progress is measured through developmental assessments.

PLAYWORKS is fun and effective. It's one more way in which Rainbow Station is different.