Memorial Health Care Systems’ Child Development Center in Seward recently reached Step 5, the top tier, in the statewide Step Up to Quality program for childcare.
The program provides a way for childcare providers to benchmark themselves in best practices above and beyond state licensing requirements to ensure children receive a good start in life.
The MHCS Child Development Center serves families of MHCS employees.
It is one of two childcare centers in Seward County to hold the Step 5 designation, the other being St. John Child Development Center.
Step Up to Quality maintains that children who receive high-quality early education are more likely to be healthy and well-rounded lifelong learners.
“The years before age 5 are our most formative,” the organization’s website said. “High-quality early childhood education builds a strong foundation for learning, development and growth for the rest of our lives.”
