ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 7, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Children's Courtyard, the premier Texas-based early education and care provider, has earned accreditation for all of its schools throughout the state from AdvancED, a global leader in advancing academic excellence through accreditation for Pre-K-12 schools.
Parents seeking early education and care for their young children can use national accreditation as a means of locating the highest quality programs. AdvancED is a nationally recognized accreditation reserved for exceptional programs that substantially exceed minimum state licensing requirements. The organization's comprehensive evaluation involves rigorous on-site quality reviews to help educators and their communities ensure that all learners realize their full potential. All aspects of the school program are assessed by independent early childhood education professionals, including: developmental programming, outdoor/indoor environments, health and safety, staff development, working environment, family support and community partnerships.
"Our program is designed to help every child develop the academic and social skills needed for a smooth transition to elementary school and future academic success," said Kristine Webb, Vice President of Operations for The Children's Courtyard. "This distinction from AdvancED recognizes the superb educational program we offer and the commitment to excellence shared by our hard-working and caring teachers."
The Children's Courtyard provides early education and care for children ages 6 weeks – 12 years old. The program features age-specific and developmentally appropriate curricula to meet the needs of all learners. A proprietary School Readiness Pathway provides a cohesive framework to address children's needs according to their age and individual pace of development, focusing on key academic and social development milestones, starting in infancy. Teachers customize the lesson plans according to the abilities, needs and interests of each child.
At The Children's Courtyard, children engage in hands-on learning experiences that hone skills in early literacy, logical thinking, problem-solving, social understanding, physical coordination, creativity, positive character traits and more. The program encourages inquisitiveness and inspires children to develop a love for learning.
To learn more and schedule a tour, please visit www.childrenscourtyard.com. Additional information on AdvancED accreditation can be found at www.advanc-ed.org.
About The Children's Courtyard
Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, The Children's Courtyard is part of the Learning Care Group portfolio of schools offering individualized care and active learning for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Its proprietary School Readiness Pathway provides a clear roadmap for learning and development, empowering parents with options to meet their child's educational needs for a smooth transition into kindergarten. Innovative Master Schools, unique to the industry, instruct and develop staff to ensure every classroom is staffed by highly trained professionals. All 47 Children's Courtyard early education and child care locations in the Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth areas have earned AdvancED accreditation. For more information, please call (844) 229-1903 or visit www.childrenscourtyard.com
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