Miami Hamilton’s Campus Kids receives national accreditation

August 10, 2005

The Campus Kids program of Miami University Hamilton has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the nation's leading organization of early childhood professionals.

According to Jacqueline Leader, director of Campus Kids, this is the highest form of recognition given to early childhood programs. "We are very excited to be recognized for our commitment to reaching these high professional standards," she added. "Having this accreditation reaffirms that the children in our program are getting the best care and outstanding early learning experiences."

Campus Kids provides a safe and wholesome setting for children of Miami Hamilton students, faculty and staff who need child care for extended or short periods of time. Its extensive educational curriculum honors the child as unique. Campus Kids provides developmentally appropriate activities which allow children to practice and master skills in the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains in a positive environment.

Miami Hamilton Executive Director Daniel Hall commends the program for providing an outstanding service to students, faculty, and staff. "For many students, especially our non-traditional students, the difficulty in finding quality child care is an obstruction to reaching their educational goals. Campus Kids not only allows them to attend college, but it provides their children with a safe, educational, and caring experience."

Currently, Campus Kids serves children ages 18 months to 6 years old. The center has two classrooms: a toddler classroom serving ages 18 months to 36 months, and a preschool classroom serving 3 years to 6 years old.

For more information, log on to www.ham.muohio.edu/campuskids.