Children's Center at USC accredited by NAEYC

USC's Children's Center has earned five-year accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation's leading organization of early childhood professionals.

"We are gratified by this validation of our program," said Jerry Odom, executive director of University Foundations and president and CEO of the Children's Center at USC. "NAEYC accreditation has been a goal of this center, and many people, from our teachers to our external partners, have worked hard to reach this important milestone."

NAEYC's accreditation process examines child development, curriculum, staffing, environment, nutrition, parent communication and health and safety. The Children's Center provides childcare and after-school care for about 200 children from 6 weeks of age to 12 years. The center's staff works closely with faculty and students in a variety of disciplines to offer the best practices in early-childhood education.

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