Certifications and Accreditations

Early Achievers

The South Whidbey Children’s Center voluntarily participates in Early Achievers through The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families. SWCC is a Level Four Early Achievers facility.

Early Achievers specifically looks at child outcomes, curriculum, learning environments and teacher and child interactions, professional development and training and family engagement. Having a Level Four rating means that SWCC teachers prepare learning plans to make their classrooms a rich learning environment and collaborate with parents to develop an individualized learning plans specific to their child’s needs.

https://del.wa.gov/sites/default/files/imported/publications/elac-qris/docs/Early_Achievers_brochure_families.pdf

To learn more about what Early Achievers’ ratings and methodology means for your family, learn more here:

Early Achievers Standards Validation Study

https://del.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/QRIS/EarlyAchievers_ValidationstudyExecutivesummary.pdf

In depth look at Early Achievers Standards and Rating Metrics

https://del.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/QRIS/Early_Achievers_Standards_2017.pdf