STARS

DSECC voluntarily participates in the Keystone STARS program, a Pennsylvania initiative for quality measurement and assurance in early childhood care. Currently, DSECC has earned a STAR 4 rating, on a 4 point scale. STAR levels are based on quality standards in four key areas:

• Staff education: early childhood teachers have the training and knowledge for working with young children.
• Learning environments: the program has a variety of materials and activities for each age level that makes it possible for children to learn something new every day.
• Leadership and management: a quality program has to have sound business practices to ensure your child's safety and early learning.
• Family and community partnerships: parents and community members are encouraged to become a par of the child's learning progress.

We think our center qualifies as a 4+ STAR center! The "+" is an added value of our "invisible curriculum" as DSECC! We have an environment infused with joy, wonder, peace and love for each child!