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Accreditation

Ross Valley Nursery School (Lic. #21010288) is one of only two early childhood programs in Marin County that are accredited by the NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Program Accreditation. The Academy is a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the nation’s largest organization of early childhood educators. The Association administers the only national, voluntary, professionally sponsored accreditation system for all types of preschools and childcare centers.

What is a high-quality, accredited early childhood program?

A high-quality early childhood program provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. In accredited programs, you will see:

frequent, positive, warm interactions among adults and children
planned learning activities appropriate to the child’s age and development, such as block building, painting, stories, dress-up, and active, outdoor play
specially trained teachers
enough adults to respond to individual children
many, varied age-appropriate materials
a healthy and safe environment for children
nutritious meals and/or snacks
regular communication with parents who are welcome visitors at all times
effective administration
ongoing, systematic evaluation