NAEYC Accreditation

The Windcrest Day School and Child Development Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

• 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 healthy 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, including facilities and equipment to facilitate learning and development.
• stable staff and strong program management that help children, families and staff have high-quality experiences.