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In general, early childhood programs that are NAEYC accredited have demonstrated a commitment to
providing high quality programs for young children and their families. The
accreditation process requires each school to meet specific quality
standards in areas such as interactions among teachers and children, staff
to child ratios, developmental appropriateness of the curriculum, staff
qualifications, health and safety, and administration. It also requires
schools to undergo a validation process to verify their compliance with
NAEYC guidelines which may be more stringent than state licensing
requirements. Fewer than 10% of the programs in the United States meet
accreditation standards. Legacy Academy strives for all of our schools to
be NAEYC accredited.
At Legacy Academy we know that it takes families and teachers, and
our management teams working together to provide quality care and
education for the little Legacies who come through our front door. We
value your input, your support, and your confidence in us. We encourage
you to partner with us in a variety of ways.
Arrivals and Departures - Share important facts about your baby’s
health, temperament, or emotional needs. This allows the teachers to
provide optimum care and nurturing.
Visits - Share a talent or family tradition with the class. This will help
you carry on Legacy Learning.
Become Involved - Read our lesson plans, Parent Newsletter, and attend
Legacy special events.
One of the goals of Legacy Academy is to provide a safe environment for
children and to give parents a sense of security when their children are in our
care. We take this commitment seriously and have systems in place to ensure
this goal is carried out.
Classrooms and common areas are equipped with closed circuit cameras to allow
constant monitoring by parents and management.
The entry of each school is equipped with a magnetic lock and coded key pad for
added security. A staff person is centrally located to screen visitors upon
arrival.
A fence surrounds all of our playgrounds and gates remain secured.
Staff are First Aid/CPR certified and trained in Fire Safety. Fire drills are
conducted monthly and severe weather drills are conducted quarterly.
The Legacy Academy staff respects the developmental stages of
each individual child. We understand that each child possesses a
dynamic continuum of development. We work closely with families to
ensure that the child’s cognitive, social, physical and emotional needs
are met. A wonderful blend of experience, enthusiasm, knowledge,
training and skill-Legacy teachers create the perfect nurturing and
safe environment for infants and young children. Their commitment
to quality care reassures parents each day that children are special at
Legacy. On-going training, educational conferences, workshops, and
videos keep our teachers up to date with current research and
educational requirements. We encourage and support all staff to
reach for the stars in their educational and personal goals.
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