Kids Expanding the Kingdom is proud to announce that we are a Guiding Stars of Duval provider. We are rated 5/5 stars, based on a quality rating improvement system (QRIS). QRIS is a systematic approach to evaluate, improve, and communicate the level of quality in an early childhood education program. As a QRIS center we must meet certain standards and go beyond minimal requirements to operate a childcare program. Rating are based on teacher and student interactions in the classroom, teacher credentials and the student assessments. At KETK, we hold ourselves accountable to greater standards of providing quality education to help children succeed.
We are proud to announce we are accredited by the Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment (APPLE). It is a nation early learning program accreditation that recognizes early learning centers for operating high quality programs. A high-quality early learning center has a stimulating environment for growth and development of a child. APPLE is the largest accrediting agency in Florida and is growing nationwide. APPLE is accepted as one of Florida’s Gold Seal Quality program. As a Gold Seal program, we are provided additional benefits for the center. The best benefit is giving our parents the confidence that the care of their children is at an APPLE accredited center.
At KEKTK, we offer three Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK) classrooms. The state of Florida offers free prekindergarten education to all children of four-years old. Children must live in Florida and be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year to be eligible. VPK helps children prepare and gain the education they need to be ready for Kindergarten.
We accept School Readiness Vouchers. The School Readiness Act was passed
to help children from low-income families get the support they need to be successful in school. While assisting children prepare for school, the program provides child care so a parent can work or attend a training or education program.
The program is funded primarily by a federal Child Care and Development Fund Block Grant.
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