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A Guide to Early Education Programs in WH
State LicensingAll states require centers to be licensed. The goal of licensing is to ensure the safety and developmental well being of children while in out-of-home care. Licensing does not insure quality, but it does set health, safety and caregiver training standards that all centers must maintain. All centers are inspected at least once a year. Contact the following agency for details on childcare licensing regulations in the state of Connecticut:
The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care also maintains documents related to child care licensing in Connecticut at: http://nrc.uchsc.edu/STATES/CT/connecticut.htm
AccreditationThe National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC accredited programs complete a rigorous self-study and external review to prove that they meet standards of excellence in early childhood education.
Accredited homes and centers voluntarily measure up to national standards of quality that have been established by national childcare organizations. Programs that are accredited have gone beyond state licensing standards. Trained caregivers have an increased understanding of children’s needs at different ages. These programs undergo in-depth self–assessments, independent observation and approval by professional experts.
For more information contact:
Other Resources:211 Child Care Infoline is a confidential childcare referral telephone service. Childcare counselors are available to assist parents and childcare professionals in locating appropriate resources and referrals.
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