The Ivy Academy of Early Learning awarded accreditation

The National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs has announced that The Ivy Academy of Early Learning Inc. has been awarded accreditation.

As an accredited center, The Ivy Academy of Early Learning Inc. has been recognized as an early care and education program exemplifying excellence in the care of young children.

By achieving accreditation, The Ivy Academy of Early Learning Inc. provides a high quality program for children, professional development opportunities of staff, and an environment for children that is conducive to their individual growth and development that exceeds state licensing requirements.

The accreditation process included a self-study process in which administrators, staff, and parents evaluated the program in accordance with the accreditation standards. After the self-study process was complete, an onsite observation was conducted by an early childhood professional. Based on the information collected, The Ivy Academy of Early Learning, Inc. was awarded accreditation. All parents, staff members, and administrators at The Ivy Academy of Early Learning, Inc. contributed to the achievement of this level of excellence.

The National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs is sponsored by the Association for Early Learning Leaders, a national leader among associations serving childcare owners, directors, and administrators. The organization's goal is to strengthen and enhance the skills and knowledge of leaders in the field of early childcare and education by providing membership services and benefits. Additional information can be found at www.earlylearningleaders.org.

The Ivy Academy of Early Learning, Inc. is a non-profit child development organization with centers in Elgin and Geneva. Its goal is to help children ages six weeks through kindergarten reach their optimal development in specialized classrooms for infant, toddler, preschool, pre-IV, pre-V, and kindergarten. Before-and-after school care and summer camp are available for school-aged children through the sixth grade.

Each center is devoted to fulfilling the needs of the entire family while providing the highest standard of care for every child. The academy is an advocate for young children and families, providing resources and relevant information regarding early childhood issues to teachers, families, the community, and other interested agencies.

More information on The Ivy Academy of Early Learning, Inc. can be found via the website at www.theivyacademy.org. The Elgin center (224) 281-4979 is located at 545 Hiawatha Drive on Elgin's east side, and the Geneva center, (630) 402-0385, is located at 1040 Hill Road in Geneva.

Tours are available by appointment.