Goddard Systems, Inc., named the number one child care franchise company for the eighth year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine (2009), is proud to announce that it has received company-wide accreditation from AdvancED.
Internationally recognized for accrediting top-quality schools within the United States and around the world, AdvancED evaluates quality, continuous improvement and student success. Recognition by the organization is highly coveted and rarely given to child care companies.
“As the premier child care provider in the United States with a strong commitment to early childhood development and education, Goddard is pleased to have received this prestigious certification,” said Joseph Schumacher, Chief Operating Officer at Goddard Systems, Inc. “Parents look to Goddard for quality child care and CITA accreditation further emphasizes to the community that Goddard programs, from infant development to private kindergarten, have been reviewed by the experts and meet or exceed their expectations.”
The first individual school to receive AdvancED SACS accreditation is the Goddard School located in Birmingham, Alabama.
“Being part of the AdvancED accreditation process shows our willingness to be held accountable to the school community and to educational professionals,” said Birmingham owner Kevin Hamby. “AdvancED accreditation differentiates us from other early childhood education providers and demonstrates our enthusiasm for providing the best child care and education possible.”
Comprising seven regional accrediting agencies, private school agencies and other educational service and regulatory agencies, AdvancED protects the public trust by ensuring schools reach high standards and act in a trustworthy manner. Goddard Systems, Inc. was found to meet all seven of AdvancED’s accreditation quality standards including a research-based curriculum, teaching methods that enhance student learning, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
On March 30, 2009, Goddard Systems, Inc. will be presented with a certificate honoring this prestigious accomplishment at the AdvanceED Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. Goddard Systems, Inc. will continue to work with AdvancED to set up protocol and an approval process for each of the Goddard schools nationwide.
