Accreditation
Educational Accreditations
Joyce Preschool is accredited by NAEYC and maintains a 4-star rating from Parent Aware.
Parent Aware is Minnesota-based a rating tool for selecting high-quality childcare and early education: 4 stars is the highest rating a program can achieve.
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) promotes excellence in early childhood education. Only 24% of preschools and childcare centers in Minnesota are NAEYC accredited (2015); the process subjects the program to intense levels of scrutiny and ensures we meet the highest expectations for best practices in the field.
Nonprofit Recognitions
Joyce proudly received the 2013 Nonprofit Excellence Award from MCN and MAP, a recognition of its commitment to integrity and excellence as a nonprofit.
Joyce underwent an extensive review and received the Meets Standards seal of approval from the Charities Review Council, an organization that profiles Minnesota nonprofits and ensures that donors can make informed, thoughtful decisions about their giving.
Joyce Preschool is funded by Greater Twin Cities United Way, whose highly-competitive grants process makes proven investments that improve our community’s quality of life.
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