The Malvern School of Horsham Recognized Among the Top Early Childhood Education Programs in the U.S.
Leading child care and early learning provider in Ambler earns National NAEYC Accreditation
Less than 10 percent of all child care centers, preschools and kindergartens in the U.S. earn accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. The Malvern School of Horsham, which was first accredited by NAEYC in 2019, has again been recognized with the distinguished mark of quality, earning national accreditation for the second time. NAEYC is the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children.
According to the association, “NAEYC Accreditation helps families recognize quality early learning programs and feel comfortable knowing that their children are receiving a high-quality, research-based education that will prepare them for future success.”
“Being one of the top child care and early learning programs in the area – and the nation – goes to show how hard our teachers and staff work every day to put the children first,” says Devin Clinefelter, Director of Education at The Malvern School of Horsham. “Our exceptional team enables us to deliver exceptional early learning experiences that are filled with exploration, fun and, most importantly, love.”
To earn NAEYC Accreditation, The Malvern School of Horsham went through an extensive self-study process, followed by an on-site visit by NAEYC Assessors who evaluated hundreds of criteria pertaining to NAEYC’s research-based program standards. These standards include relationships; curriculum; teaching; assessment of child progress; health; staff competencies, preparation and support; families; community relationships; physical environment; and leadership and management.
NAEYC-Accredited programs are always prepared for unannounced quality-assurance visits during their accreditation term, which lasts for five years.
“NAEYC-Accredited programs have committed to a process that takes time, energy and dedication to complete,” states Alissa Mwenelupembe, NAEYC’s Senior Director of Early Learning Program Accreditation. “The Malvern School of Horsham has demonstrated their commitment to young children and their families.”
The Malvern School of Horsham is currently looking for qualified teachers to join its team. For more information, visit malvernschool.com/careers.
About The Malvern School
The Malvern School, part of the Busy Bees family, is a year-round private preschool for children six weeks to eight years old. Founded in 1998, The Malvern School believes in developing the whole child in a nurturing yet engaging environment and offers an innovative curriculum that has raised the bar in early childhood education. Today, The Malvern School has 27 locations throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and central and southern New Jersey and is dedicated to providing curriculum that is designed to meet or exceed the highest standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children.
About NAEYC
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age eight, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. NAEYC advances a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and supports all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. The association comprises nearly 60,000 individual members of the early childhood community and more than 50 Affiliates, all committed to delivering on the promise of high-quality early learning. For more information about NAEYC, visit www.naeyc.org.
