What is a High-quality Early Childhood Program?

Saint Aidan's high-quality early childhood program provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children.

In programs like Saint Aidan's you will see:

• frequent, positive, warm interactions among teachers and children
• planned learning activities appropriate to children's age and development, such as block building, painting, reading stories, dress-up, and active outdoor play
• specially trained teachers and directors
• ongoing professional development
• enough adults to respond to individual children
• many age-appropriate materials
• respect for cultural diversity
• a healthy, safe, inclusive environment
• nutritious meals and/or snacks
• regular, two-way communication with parents who are welcome visitors at all times
• effective administration
• ongoing, systematic evaluation

Accreditation is valid for three years. During that period, programs must submit an annual report to document program improvements and major changes. The director and staff of Saint Aidan's School regularly attend NAEYC and CAEYC conferences. Saint Aidan's School has earned accreditation from the Diocese of Los Angeles as well as praise from primary school teachers in the local schools.

Our graduates have been accepted to Our Lady of Malibu and Viewpoint.