"We are proud to have earned this mark of quality from NAEYC, and to be recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest professional standards," said Denise Meena, preschool director, in a news release. "NAEYC Accreditation lets the families in our community know that children in our program are getting the best care and early learning experiences possible."

Before the on-site visit by NAEYC assessors, St. John's Preschool went through an extensive self-study process, measuring its program and services against the 10 NAEYC early childhood program standards and more than 400 related accreditation criteria, according to the release.

"This accreditation is a sign that St. John's Episcopal School's Preschool is a leader in a national effort to invest in high-quality early childhood education," said Mark Ginsberg, Ph.D., NAEYC executive director.

Founded in 1988, St. John's Episcopal School educates more than 750 children in preschool through eighth grade.