Accreditations & Licensing

The Standards We Hold Ourselves To

Licensing, accreditation, and the bar we set for every child

The Promise

What Makes Our Schools Special

Every one of our schools meets state licensing requirements, but we believe great early education goes beyond meeting standards. Our commitment is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. That belief guides everything we do.

GOING FURTHER

Accreditations and Quality Programs

Licensing provides an important foundation, and many of our schools choose to build on it through additional accreditations and quality initiatives. These programs often focus on areas such as curriculum, teacher development, and family engagement. Because each school is unique, your director can share details about the programs and recognitions offered at your location.

Standards are a Daily Practice

A standard only matters if it holds on an ordinary Tuesday. Here's how ours do.

Inspected and Accountable

Regular reviews help ensure our schools maintain high standards, and we welcome them because outside accountability is good for children.

Trained Beyond Minimum

Teachers complete required training each year, plus ongoing professional development, so growth doesn't stop at the requirement.

Curriculum Consistently Delivered

Our school curriculum guides classrooms across our family of schools, so quality of learning doesn't depend on which school you choose.

A Team Watching the Details

Behind every school, a dedicated support team works on training, resources, and quality, catching the small things before they become big ones.

How to Choose a School

Choosing care is a big decision. Here's how families usually find their fit.

Start With Your Priorities

Start with your family's needs: location, hours, ages, and the feel you want when you walk in the door. Knowing your priorities makes every other step easier.

Learn About The School

Explore programs, meet the director, and ask your questions, from daily routines to how teachers communicate. Good schools love the questions; they mean you care.

Come See It for Yourself

Nothing beats a visit. Schedule a tour, watch the classrooms in action, and trust what you see and feel. That gut feeling at drop-off matters.

Why Our Families Trust Us

"We were looking for a child care center where staff would treat our kids like their own. It has been amazing to see what all our children have learned since starting at Tots Landing. The growth has been incredible."

"My daughter has learned so much since being at Tots landing! She is so smart and above average on speech! She LOVES going to school and absolutely adores her teachers, friends, and administrators! Everyday she tells me about Ms. Allison, Ms. Ann, Ms. Shelly, and Ms. Tonya! As well as all her friends by name! I truly feel both me and her are loved by the staff and I know they love my daughter so much! It is actually to the point where we aren’t even at my closest location but I won’t move my daughter because she is so happy and doing so well where she is! Other parents have told me she would adjust and make friends wherever but I can’t move her from her current friends and teachers! I can tell she is so happy and loved! Plus she is learning so much!"

"I chose the school because of the administrator, she was warm, professional , and kind. My son grew loads at this school with Shelly and Melissa’s excellent care and consideration. I recommend this school to everyone."

"Our kids absolutely love their daycare, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience they’ve had there. It has been such a phenomenal place for them to learn, grow, and build friendships. They genuinely look forward to going to school each day and get so excited to see their friends and teachers. Their teachers have been incredibly caring, supportive, and nurturing, and it’s clear how much they truly care about the children. Knowing that our kids are happy, loved, learning, and excited to go to school every day means so much to us. We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for our children and feel incredibly fortunate to have them be part of such a positive and welcoming community."

"Ms. Kayla is always teaching and helping the children learn and grow even when resources are short she goes above and beyond to make art fun and special."

Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

What does "licensed" actually mean?

It means the state has verified the school meets its standards for ratios, safety, staff screening and training, and daily operations, and continues to check. Licensing is enforceable: schools that fall short face real consequences, which is exactly why it matters.

Do all of your schools follow the same standards?

State requirements vary a little from state to state, but our expectations don't. Every school in our family follows the same approach to learning, the same safety practices, and the same commitment to trained, background-checked teachers.

How do I know what quality looks like when I visit?

Watch the classrooms: engaged children, attentive teachers, clean and secure spaces, and a rhythm everyone seems to know. Our guide to choosing a school walks through exactly what to look for, and every question worth asking on a tour.

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