Penquis Child Development centers located in Bangor and Exeter have earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.
“We’re proud to have earned the mark of quality from NAEYC, and to be recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest professional standards,” said Jean Bridges, Director of Penquis Child Development. “NAEYC Accreditation lets families in our community know that children in our program are getting the best care and early learning experiences possible.” Penquis Child Development supports the development of children to their highest potential, recognizes parents as the prime educators of their children, and assists families in the attainment of resources and personal development, resulting in a healthier and more prosperous community.
Both centers offer year-round care and early education services. The center on the EMCC (Eastern Maine Community College) campus in Bangor serves children 0-5 years of age and the center in Exeter serves children 3-8 years of age.
To earn NAEYC Accreditation, Penquis Child Development went through an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its services against the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related Accreditation Criteria. The program received NAEYC Accreditation after a site visit by NAEYC Assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the ten program standards. NAEYC-accredited programs are also subject to unannounced visits during their accreditation, which last for five years. |