First Presbyterian Preschool

1200 South Collins Street

Arlington, TX  76010

(817) 274-4051

Our Accreditation—NAEYC

 

First Presbyterian Preschool (FPPS)

First Presbyterian Preschool is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, www.naeyc.org.  NAEYC is the nation's largest organization of early childhood educators. It administers the most widely recognized national, voluntary, and professionally sponsored accreditation system for all types of early childhood schools and child care centers. An accredited preschool is a high-quality early childhood program that 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 children's age and development, specially trained teachers, enough adults to respond to individual children, many varied age-appropriate materials, regular communication with parents who are welcome visitors at all times, effective administration and ongoing, systematic evaluation. For more information you can call 1-800-424-2460, ext. 333 or write:

NAEYC Accreditation
1509 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC  20036-1426

 

Why does NAEYC accreditation matter?  Because, parents can count on it. The NAEYC “torch” is a mark of quality.  It is objective, unbiased proof that FPPS children are learning in a safe and educational environment.

FPPS Preschool

Accredited by NAEYC