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Stepping Stone ChildCare Consultants
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 Operational 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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