Office of Human Affairs pre-K initiative program awarded four star rating

A four star rating by the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation has been received by the pre-kindergarten program at Aberdeen Elementary School in Hampton.

The rating suggests the caliber of preschool educational services at the school. According to a press release issued by the Office of Human Affairs about the designation, "only a few programs receive the four star rating; a three star rating is indicative of a quality program."

In order to receive a four star rating, the Office of Human Affairs Four Year Old Pre-K Initiative Program had to meet or exceed several factors. These include: "a commitment to ongoing quality improvement, a desire to exceed the expectations of normal standards, the production of high quality experiences for children, a reflection of a culture of commitment to excellence among administrators, staff and families and having a distinctive vision and articulated plan for achieving quality benchmarks."

The program serves 49 Hampton area children throughout the academic year.

For more information, contact the Director of Children's Services Division, Hermelinda Miller, at 247-0379, ext. 306 or by email at hermelinda.miller@ohainc.org.

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