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+ An Accredited Center
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+ At Trusted Friends we believe that every child is capable of excellence.
+ That is why we are committed to pursuing and maintaining our status as an
+ accredited daycare center. By seeking national accreditation, you know
+ that Trusted Friends is striving to give your family the very
+ best daycare experience.
+ What is Accreditation?
+ Every daycare center must meet the state's minimum license requirements.
+ We go beyond that. When a daycare center is awarded national accreditation
+ they are meeting a higher standard that demonstrates its expertise in:
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+ - Classroom Management
+ - Curriculum Development
+ - Health and Safety
+ - Parental Support
+ - Community Involvement
+ - Teacher Certification
+ - Administrative Oversight
+ - Financial Statements
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+ Our commitment to accreditation gives you assurance we provide a positive
+ educational experience for your child.
+ How does Accreditation Work?
+ Every other year we go through an intense review by recognized and esteemed
+ national accreditation agencies. Their positive reports (available for
+ inspection) confirm that we are providing a clean, safe, and positive
+ environment for our children. Accreditation verifies that our teachers are
+ qualified and fully engaged in giving our children a first-class educational
+ experience.
+ Once we've completed the entire accreditation self-study process, trained
+ professionals from our accrediting agencies conduct on-site visits to
+ validate our compliance with national early childhood education standards.
+ But accreditation doesn't just take place every two years. It's an ongoing
+ process of self-evaluation, discussion, and parental reviews.
+ We encourage parents to help us improve our center and become better stewards for
+ their children. You can part of the accreditation process as we work together
+ to make Trusted Friends a great neighborhood center.
+ Who Provides Accreditation?
+ There are several national organizations that provide accreditation services.
+ Who a center chooses for oversight is important. Trusted Friends pursues national
+ accreditation from three of the most
+ respected national early childhood accreditation agencies:
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+ Feel free to contact us to discuss accreditation and learn more about our
+ standards for care and education.
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+ Our Community
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+ Trusted Friends is committed to improving the lives of children in
+ our community. Our expertise in caring for the children at our daycare
+ center gives us a unique understanding of child development, education
+ issues, and parenting. Trusted Friends has partnered with several community
+ organizations that advocate for poor and needy children and families.
+ We don't think of it as charity. It's part of our calling.
+ Improving Literacy
+ Part of Trusted Friend's mission is to promote literacy, which is key to
+ education and a fulfilling life. We support reading programs and
+ national literacy efforts initiated at both the local and national
+ level. These efforts include providing early access to books and other
+ reading material. We are also in the
+ Raised by Reading program, helping
+ parents share the reading experience with their children.
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+ Promoting Partnerships
+ We are proud of our support for the Big Siblings
+ organization. Several of our educators are Big Sibling mentors and we
+ provide meeting space and monthly activities for this fine group. We
+ are also deeply involved with the Young Care Nursery
+ organziation, working to prevent child abuse and neglect. We partner with other
+ caregivers committed to strengthening families in the community. For
+ example we are a charter member of Sunflower Friends, which
+ creates learning and enrichment opportunities for underprivileged
+ children, helping them to realize their potential and recognize their
+ inherent dignity.
+ Please contact us if you believe that Trusted Friends can be a partner with
+ your group in improving the lives of children and families in our community.
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+ Pre-K Classes
+ As preschoolers gain more self-esteem, they feel ready to take on the world.
+ Our preschool curriculum enhances their confidence by providing activities to
+ help them become problem solvers and nurture a love of learning. With independent
+ exploration, structured activities, and hands-on learning, our children develop
+ a variety of skills and knowledge in areas from mathematics to reading.
+ We're proud of the work we do. Early learning standards, backed by education experts,
+ inform the scope and sequence of our pre-k program. Our curriculum aligns to
+ 72 learning standards progressing sequentially across six developmental domains.
+ Add to this a healthy dose of running, jumping and movement to keep children active
+ and you'll see why Trusted Friends is a true leader in early
+ childhood education.
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+ Language Skills
+ Language, literacy, and communication skills are embedded into a child's
+ daily experiences. We strive to create meaningful classroom experiences that
+ help children use and build a growing vocabulary.
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+ Math Exploration
+ Pre-k children are enthusiastic mathematicians. Our instructors work to ensure that
+ our students don't simply learn numbers by rote, but instead build mathematical
+ understanding related to real, everyday problems. Our curriculum includes
+ important skills such as comparing and contrasting items by characteristics,
+ following complex directions in sequence, and solving simple number problems.
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+ Science Studies
+ As their cognitive and physical abilities develop, children are able to develop and test
+ their own theories, and to engage in scientific reasoning. Our curriculum encourages students
+ to broaden their understanding of scientific disciplines, from physics to chemistry to
+ earth science. Children learn by participating in cooking projects and participating in
+ multi-skill experiments, handling mechanical tools.
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+ Creative Expressions
+ Pre-kindergarten is an ideal time to introduce children to artistic expression. Our
+ pre-k teachers extend their student's skills and knowledge through process-oriented art
+ projects. We teach sculpting with clay and etching tools, writing and illustrating books,
+ and our students experience acting out original stories with costumes, props, and masks.
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+ Cultural Sharing
+ Children are innately interested in the diversity of people and cultures. We
+ foster the development of all areas of a child's emotional intelligence including interpersonal
+ skills, compassion, and acceptance of personal responsibility. We believe in fostering
+ respect for different cultures, traditions, and life styles.
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+ Physical Wellness
+ Pre-k children learn about becoming responsible for their own choices and decisions.
+ Our curriculum encourages students to learn physical wellness through physical activity,
+ healthy eating, and personal hygiene. Everyday our children learn about themselves and
+ others through supportive sharing times.
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