Accreditation and Recognition

The Children’s Center has been accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs consistently since 1987. NAEYC Accreditation represents the consensus of early childhood professionals regarding the definition of a high quality group program for young children. The staff and teachers abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Both of the Children’s Center outdoor spaces have earned the recognition as a Nature Explore Certified Outdoor Classroom. Learn more about the center’s Outdoor Classroom recognition at https://certified.natureexplore.org/university-presbyterian-childrens-center/ and https://certified.natureexplore.org/university-presbyterian-childrens-centerlittle-explorers-yard/ In 1996, the Children’s Center received national recognition with the Sarah Brown Hill Award from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.