Affiliations and Accreditation
Affiliations
Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education / College of Education & Human Development
We’re part of the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. They provide practical training for future teachers in a model program. It is under the supervision of qualified staff with strong support from the faculty. They ensure theory taught to teachers gets used in the classroom.
Georgia State University
Our program provides a setting for students from other departments at the university. They have an opportunity to learn about young children through:
- structured interaction
- observation in the classrooms
- observation in observation rooms
Students learn appropriate skills and practice techniques related to their programs of study. The program also provides laboratory settings for faculty and students conducting research projects.
We’re a link to the larger community
Our teachers and administrators from the program offer training and consultation. They work with other early childhood professionals within the community. Educators from a variety of settings are frequent visitors who observe daily operations.
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The NAEYC is the accreditor for our centers. They are the nation’s largest organization of early childhood professionals.
Bright from the Start
Bright from the Start awarded our locations the Center of Distinction Certificate. This goes to childcare centers that meet a high level of quality care for children zero to four-years-old.