KITCHEN RECOGNIZES TWO DAY CARE CENTER ‘STARS’

            PHILADELPHIA, November 16 — Two local Philadelphia schools recently achieved a Star 4A in the Keystone STARS quality initiative, according to state Sen. Shirley Kitchen.

            Jane Munn School, located at 8131 Ridge Ave., and Julie Jebbari FDCH, located at 7516 Valley Ave. were recognized for improving quality through STARS (Standards, Training/Professional Development, Assistance, Resources and Support).

            “Quality education is paramount, even at the earliest levels,” Kitchen said. “I commend Jane Munn School and Julie Jebbari FDCH for providing an exceptional learning environment for our youngsters, and I encourage them to keep up the good work.”

            Keystone STARS is a quality improvement initiative for early learning programs. It is part of the Early Learning Keys to Quality Initiative, which was developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning to ensure that all Pennsylvania families have access to high-quality early childhood education and school-age opportunities.

            Programs may earn a STAR 1 through STAR 4 rating based on nationally recognized standards, staff education and professional development, early learning environment, partnerships with family and community and leadership and management.