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L. Robert Allen Montessori Center Earns National Association For Education Of Young Children (naeyc) Accreditation  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kapono Ryan (808) 735-4797 or cell (808) 429-2972 Program among First in Nation to Complete More Rigorous 2006 Accreditation Process HONOLULU--December 6, 2 007-- L. Robert Allen Montessori Center, located on the campus of Chaminade University, is one of the first early childhood programs to earn accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) -- the nation's leading organization of early childhood professionals. "L. Robert Allen Montessori Center is committed to providing our children and community with quality education for the whole child in a Montessori setting," said Francesca DeMattos, Director of the L. Robert Allen Montessori Center. "As a laboratory school of Chaminade University, we continue to strive in educational excellence. NAEYC Accreditation lets families in our community know that children in our program are getting the best care and early learning experiences possible." The NAEYC Accreditation system was created in 1986 to set professional standards for early childhood education, and to help families identify high-quality preschools, child care centers and other early education programs. As of September 2006, the Association's revised program standards and criteria have introduced a new level of quality, accountability, and service for parents and children in child care programs, reflecting the latest research and best practices in early childhood education and development. To earn NAEYC Accreditation in the new system, L. Robert Allen Montessori Center went through an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its services against the ten new NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related Accreditation Criteria. The program received NAEYC Accreditation after an on-site visit by NAEYC Assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the ten NAEYC program standards. NAEYC-accredited programs are also subject to unannounced visits during their accreditation, which lasts for five years. "The new NAEYC Accreditation system raises the bar for preschools, child care centers and other early childhood programs," said Mark Ginsberg, Ph.D., executive director of NAEYC. "L. Robert Allen Montessori Center's NAEYC Accreditation is a sign that they are a leader in a national effort to invest in high-quality early childhood education, and to help give all children a better start." Celebrating more than 50 years of educating students for life, service and successful careers, Chaminade University offers programs of study grounded in the liberal arts with day, evening, online and accelerated courses. The main campus is located in Kaimuki at 3140 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816, with 10 satellite locations around Oahu military bases and Catholic parishes and schools. For more information, visit the Chaminade Web site at www.chaminade.edu or call (808) 735-4711. ### Back | Current News | FYI |
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