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ADVANTAGES OF ACCREDITATION:​

*  Provides high-quality early learning experiences

*  Improved staff retention and enhanced teacher commitment 

*  Tax exemptions and higher reimbursement rates 

*  Business support 

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ACCREDITATION?​

*  Must be a licensed childcare program 
*  Providers must have a compliant licensing history 
*  Centers should not have had any Class 1 violations in the past two years 
*  Providers must meet standards set by DCF 
*  Providers must have up-to-date DCF inspections
*  Interested in being Gold Seal Accredited by their One Year Operati
onal Anniversary

      Child Care Centers can start preparation for Gold Seal prior to their              1 year operational anniversary. Apple Accreditation can be applied for          once your school has been open and operational for 1 year.

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APPLE Accreditation Takes Time, Knowledge and Resources. We at Stepping Stone Consultants can help you and your team gain that Focus.

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