Treehouse Day Care and Preschool Receives Bronze Circle of Quality

Treehouse Day Care and Preschool, Inc. of Effingham received the Bronze Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state's new quality rating and improvement system for early learning and development providers.

Theresa Hawley, who serves as executive director for the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development, said, "Every early learning and development provider who participates in ExceleRate Illinois makes quality a priority. The higher the designation, the higher the program's demonstrated quality and comprehensiveness in meeting children's early learning needs."

Tiffany Dunnigan of Treehouse Day Care and Preschool Inc. said, "We are proud to receive the Bronze Circle of Quality. Providing quality in early learning and development will help our children in Effingham be better prepared for success in school and in life."

ExceleRate Illinois is designed to help families make more informed choices about their children's early learning. It establishes standards to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers develop intellectually, physically and emotionally. Additionally, it provides a framework for early learning and development professionals to identify opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills.