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PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS
E.J.’s Kids Klub, Inc. is a high quality, Vermont Licensed early childhood program. We are a Vermont certified 4 STAR program by choice, as moving to a 5 STAR level would involve creating specific classroom environments that align more fully with the ITERS/ECERS standards. While we meet most of the standards required by STARS, we are philosophically unwilling to “script” classroom environments for children. This is our opinion and our personal preference. It is not intended to be a negative reflection on the STARS model (which does increase quality for Vermont children). Our intention is to create classroom environments which meet the needs of the children in the group based on their temperaments, developmental needs, interests and more. In our opinion, the environment acts as the 3rd teacher, and an intentionally designed environment can dramatically influence the overall success of a classroom. A different option has been added to the STARS assessment tool. It is called CLASS which is a tool that focuses more on relationships and teacher/child interactions. This aligns more fully with our vision and aspirations for the children in our care. The E.J.'s Team is currently training in the CLASS model, and we plan to move to the 5 STAR level in the Fall of 2021.
We are an approved Vermont Agency of Education pre-kindergarten program, and we are currently partnered with 8 local school districts. This partnership allows families to access ACT 166 pre-kindergarten funding per Vermont Law. This funding is available to all families regardless of income with children 3 – 5 years of age. The Office Team will provide you additional information on the program, eligibility requirements and the enrollment process.
E.J.’s is an Eco-Healthy green childcare program. EHCC is a national program that partners with childcare professionals to eliminate or reduce environmental health hazards found within or around childcare facilities. We are committed to meeting the best practices of an environmentally healthy environment for the children in our care. More information about the EHCC program can be found via the link provided in our additional resources section.
Our program is also a Protective Service Provider, and as such, we meet all of the standards and requirements of the Vermont agencies we do business with.
E.J.’s Kids Klub, Inc. is a high quality, Vermont Licensed early childhood program. We are a Vermont certified 4 STAR program by choice, as moving to a 5 STAR level would involve creating specific classroom environments that align more fully with the ITERS/ECERS standards. While we meet most of the standards required by STARS, we are philosophically unwilling to “script” classroom environments for children. This is our opinion and our personal preference. It is not intended to be a negative reflection on the STARS model (which does increase quality for Vermont children). Our intention is to create classroom environments which meet the needs of the children in the group based on their temperaments, developmental needs, interests and more. In our opinion, the environment acts as the 3rd teacher, and an intentionally designed environment can dramatically influence the overall success of a classroom. A different option has been added to the STARS assessment tool. It is called CLASS which is a tool that focuses more on relationships and teacher/child interactions. This aligns more fully with our vision and aspirations for the children in our care. The E.J.'s Team is currently training in the CLASS model, and we plan to move to the 5 STAR level in the Fall of 2021.
We are an approved Vermont Agency of Education pre-kindergarten program, and we are currently partnered with 8 local school districts. This partnership allows families to access ACT 166 pre-kindergarten funding per Vermont Law. This funding is available to all families regardless of income with children 3 – 5 years of age. The Office Team will provide you additional information on the program, eligibility requirements and the enrollment process.
E.J.’s is an Eco-Healthy green childcare program. EHCC is a national program that partners with childcare professionals to eliminate or reduce environmental health hazards found within or around childcare facilities. We are committed to meeting the best practices of an environmentally healthy environment for the children in our care. More information about the EHCC program can be found via the link provided in our additional resources section.
Our program is also a Protective Service Provider, and as such, we meet all of the standards and requirements of the Vermont agencies we do business with.
