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National Accreditation

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National Accreditation – why does it matter?

At EnrichEd, you may hear “national accreditation” or “COA” mentioned often. That’s because we think it is so important!

All of our programs are held to the same standard of quality, so even if one of our sites is not yet nationally accredited, they are held to the same high standard of care.

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Dedicated to high quality

Our sites are nationally accredited because we strongly believe in the importance of quality. At a minimum, theprogram you choose should be state licensed (in Rhode Island, this is DHS). We believe in doing more than the minimum! We voluntarily choose to make improvements to meet higher standards.

To become nationally accredited, our centers are evaluated by a nationally-recognized outside agency. EnrichEd strives to have all of their sites earn national accreditation. We pursue national accreditation from Council on Accreditation (COA). 

Accreditation provides an independent and objective verification against standards of best practice.

COA Accreditation standards are field-informed and sit upon a foundation of research and professional literature. This ensures that the standards remain rigorous yet practical, reflecting current trends and best practices in the social sector.

What does accreditation mean for you?

  • Promotes best practices for children
  • Offers an objective look at all aspects of the child care program
  • Allows parents and teachers to find the finest, quality fit
  • Clean, safe environments
  • Professional, experienced, qualified teachers
  • The best education and care for your child!

COA accreditation demonstrates accountability in the management of resources, sets standardized best practice thresholds for service and administration, and increases organizational capacity and accountability by creating a framework for ongoing quality improvement.

COA evaluates all aspects of EnrichEd's programs, services, management, and administration.

 

Seeking COA accreditation is a voluntary process for licensed programs in Rhode Island.