Gateway Standards
Dear Parents,
We've got something to shout about! Gateway School has been named a Two-Star Step Up To Quality Program by the State of Ohio. Only the top child care programs in Ohio receive this prestigious award, so you should be proud that your child is enrolled in one of Ohio's best.
We received this award because of our overall commitment to quality and our excellent early care and education program. We offer a wonderful environment for children to grow and develop, and it is an honor to receive state recognition for our efforts. Among the special quality features that helped us win this award are the following:
- More teachers per child – this allows a teacher to spend more time with your child.
- More qualified teachers – more training in early childhood development.
- A commitment to early learning and Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards and Infant and Toddler Guidelines.
- An outstanding work environment – paid staff benefits mean staff is treated professionally, which goes a long way in retaining good teachers for your child
As a parent, this award is yours as well. Your ideas and support have inspired us to bring a world of discovery and excitement to your child each and every day. Our goal is to build your child's self–confidence, develop their social and emotional skills and instill a love for learning that will follow them the rest of their life.
We are extremely pleased to have won this award and hope you are too. We tell our children to reach for the stars. Today we feel like they are in our grasp.
Sincerely,
Heidi O'Connor
What is Step Up to Quality?
- Voluntary quality rating system for ODJFS licensed programs.
- Three levels of program quality above Ohio's health and safety licensing standards.
- Provides supports and awards to assist programs in achieving and maintaining a star rating.
What are the Goals?
- Improve the quality of early care and education settings in order to support children's optimal development and learning.
- Provide parents with an easy to use tool to assist them in selecting quality early care and education programs for their children.