MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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National Accreditation
YDN is proud that in May, 2003, the program was awarded National Accreditation by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Accreditation is a comprehensive, voluntary approach to improving the quality of a child care program. YDN accomplished accreditation by providing low child to teacher ratios, offering an outstanding program, hiring the finest staff possible, and creating a strong partnership between school and families.

Keystone Stars, Four Star Center
In 2004 YDN attained a Four Star status (the highest performance level available) under the Keystone Stars Child Care Quality Initiative. To obtain the Four Star Level, YDN achieved NAEYC Accreditation and demonstrated high performance standards in the areas of staff education, learning environment and administration.

Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
In 2007 YDN was awarded a grant to provide 20 four year old children with high quality pre-kindergarten through PA Pre-K Counts. This program is designed for children who are at risk of school failure, either because of income (300% of the federal poverty level, or a family of four earning no more than $61,950), language (English is not the first language), and cultural or special needs issues.