The Danbury Public Schools Readiness Program has received a new, five-year term of national accreditation. 

The National Association for the Education of Young Children bases the accreditation on a documentation that ultimately show that the program meets 10 criteria.  The criteria are: relationships, curriculum, teaching, assessment of child progress, health, teachers, families, community relationships, physical environment, and leadership and management. 

The Danbury program received a nearly perfect score in nine criteria; an 81 was the lowest score for curriculum because the program requires more science and social studies.  The program will focus more on professional development, hold science presentations for parents, include “I am moving” physical activities, and plant a community garden. 

The Danbury program is located at 10 Cottage Street.  There are three classroom with five teachers and four teaching assistants who instruct 56 three- to five-year-olds between 7am and 6pm.