high-quality status
Gold Seal Award
In 1996, the Florida Legislature established the Gold Seal Quality Care program to acknowledge childcare facilities that are accredited by recognized agencies and whose standards reflect quality in the level of care and supervision provided to children. We are proud to hold this distinction as an award for our high-quality status.
Nurturing to Success
Accreditation
Here at Carlton Academy Day School, highest quality education is our top priority, setting high standards and expectations for what preschool education should be. These are some of our awards and affiliations, which display the level of commitment to which we hold ourselves as an organization.
Certified Voluntary
Pre-Kindergarten Provider
Carlton Academy Day School is a Certified VPK Provider and has been rated a High Performing School for over 7 years! As stated in their website, "Voluntary Prekindergarten or VPK gives children a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language and social skills. By developing the skills children need to become strong readers and students at an early age, children are more likely to be successful in school. VPK classrooms offer high-quality programs that include high literacy standards, developmentally appropriate curricula, manageable class sizes, and qualified teachers." Our VPK teachers are highly qualified and experienced in the field and have a passion for preparing children for Kindergarten. If you have a child who turns 4 years of age by September 1, your child is eligible for Florida’s FREE VPK program. Ask us about our program! For more information on how to apply, please visit the Florida VPK Website.
Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
A.P.P.L.E. Accreditation
In 1996, the Florida Legislature established the Gold Seal Quality Care program to acknowledge childcare facilities that are accredited by recognized agencies and whose standards reflect quality in the level of care and supervision provided to children. We are proud to hold this distinction as an award for our high-quality status.
APPLE (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment) Accreditation is a national early learning program accreditation that recognizes early learning centers for operating high quality programs. Research shows a direct link between a high quality early learning experience and a child’s future success. APPLE sets the standards that accelerate an early learning center’s drive to achieve that level of care and education outcomes.
In 2019, APPLE Accreditation celebrates its 20th year of excellence. APPLE was developed by owners and operators of early learning centers and is grounded in the unique perspective of the business of child care. The owner/management team has the greatest impact on the quality of any early learning center, and the developers of the APPLE program recognized the important balance between meeting the quality standards of accreditation and the financial impact it may have on the children and families served.
APPLE (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment) Accreditation is a national early learning program accreditation that recognizes early learning centers for operating high quality programs. Research shows a direct link between a high quality early learning experience and a child’s future success. APPLE sets the standards that accelerate an early learning center’s drive to achieve that level of care and education outcomes.
In 2019, APPLE Accreditation celebrates its 20th year of excellence. APPLE was developed by owners and operators of early learning centers and is grounded in the unique perspective of the business of child care. The owner/management team has the greatest impact on the quality of any early learning center, and the developers of the APPLE program recognized the important balance between meeting the quality standards of accreditation and the financial impact it may have on the children and families served.
high-quality status
F.A.C.C.M. Membership
Carlton Academy Day School is a proud member of the Florida Association for Child Care Management. As stated on their site, "FACCM is a nonprofit, professional organization of childcare providers dedicated to ensuring the highest quality in the early learning industry through advocacy, education, and accreditation. The Florida Association for Child Care Management strives to be the leader in the early learning industry by providing professional development tools, equipping teachers and directors with information to better manage their programs, and top-quality advocacy at all levels of government."