Royersford's Malvern School Earns National NAEYC Re-Accreditation

The following release was sent in by Dawn Platchek, representing The Malvern School of Royersford:

The Malvern School of Royersford is proud to have earned re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.

“We’re proud to have earned this mark of quality from NAEYC, and to be recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest professional standards,” said Alyssa Berndt, Director of Education, The Malvern School of Royersford. “NAEYC Accreditation lets families in our community know that children in our program are getting the best care and early learning experiences possible.”

The Malvern School is a private preschool serving Infants through School Age. Open five days a week, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., we are dedicated to educating young children through diverse and innovative programming. When choosing The Malvern School, families’ expectations are met through our commitment to providing the finest curriculum, staff, and environment in the early childhood industry.

“Our Royersford location was originally accredited in 2006 and the staff and directors have dedicated themselves to maintaining the highest standards everyday. It is our goal to have all of our locations achieve accreditation. We are very proud of the staff and Directors at Royersford and congratulate them on this achievement” said Diane Morgan, Director of Operations for The Malvern School.

To earn NAEYC re-accreditation, The Malvern School of Royersford went through an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its services against ten NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related accreditation criteria. The program received NAEYC re-accreditation after an on-site visit by a NAEYC Assessor to ensure that the program meets each of the ten NAEYC program standards. NAEYC-accredited programs are also subject to unannounced visits during their accreditation.

The NAEYC Accreditation system has set voluntary professional standards for programs for young children since 1985. As of September 2006, the Association’s revised program standards and criteria have introduced a new level of quality, accountability, and service for parents and children in child care programs. The new standards reflect the latest research and best practices in early childhood education and development. NAEYC is committed to utilizing the newest studies and analysis on positive child outcomes to ensure young children continue receiving the highest quality care and education possible. Programs are accredited by NAEYC for a five-year period.