Stafford Children’s Center has been awarded 4 stars by Vermont’s Step Ahead Recognition System.(STARS) Participants receive recognition for instituting practices that demonstrate quality of programming that exceeds the requirements for becoming licensed by the State of Vermont. This achievement represents effort and serious commitment on the part of Stafford Children’s Center.
Created and led by the Child Development Division of the Vermont Department for Children and Families, the STARS program is Vermont’s quality recognition system for registered home providers, licensed programs including children’s centers and school-based Pre-Kindergarten programs, and School Age programs.
At Stafford Children’s Center we believe that a young child, feeling secure and comfortable in his or her surroundings, should have the opportunity to grow, create, explore, and discover at their own rate of development. Thereby, the child, developing a positive self-concept, should have outlets in art, music, movement, self-expression, language, and problem solving. Social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development are vital for a happy, well-adjusted child. – Philosophy, Stafford Children’s Center
“I was very pleased with the Stafford Preschool. The teachers, classroom assistants, and “Big Friends” met my son every day with clear behavioral expectations in a nurturing environment that fostered developmental growth. My son looked forward to going to school every day, and to seeing his friends. He participated in varied activities that targeted different skills. The result being he possesses all of the prerequisite skills for entry into Kindergarten. I highly recommend the program. It is safe, academically appropriate and rigorous, fun, engaging, and extremely well run.” Elizabeth Filskov, Preschool Parent
Stafford Children’s Center is located within Stafford Technical Center at 8 Stratton Road in Rutland, VT. They can be reached by calling 802-770-1033 or e-mailing [email protected] . Additional information is available on the Stafford Technical Center website: https://staffordonline.org/.
“This achievement confirms Stafford Children’s Center’s commitment to providing quality early childhood programming,” says Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner of the Department for Children and Families.
Programs are recognized for achievements in five areas: compliance with licensing regulations, qualifications and training of program staff, the program’s connections with families and with the community, the practices of the program and its strategies for improvement, and the strength of the programs operating policies and business practices. Awards for achievements in these areas begin at one star and increase to 5 stars.
A statewide list of STARS rated providers and other stars information can be found on the STARS website: starsstepahead.org
Additional Information can also be obtained by calling the STARS office at 802-398-2037.