First United Methodist Church Preschool Receives Gold Circle of Quality Designation

On January 12, 2015, First United Methodist Church Preschool received the Gold Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state's new quality rating and improvement system for early learning and development providers. It is administered under the joint direction of the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Illinois State Board of Education.

It establishes standards to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers develop intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Additionally, it provides a framework for early learning and development professionals to identify opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills.

ExceleRate Illinois is a comprehensive system that includes Licensed Child Care Centers, Preschool for All, and Center-Based Prevention Initiative Programs, Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.

To learn more about this award, please visit www.ExceleRateIllinois.com. For more information about the preschool, please go to www.fumcps.com or call (847) 255-5119.