Accreditation
Lighthouse is accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) & ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)
NAEYC
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy and research. NAEYC advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
The association comprises nearly 60,000 individual members of the early childhood community and more than 300 regional Affiliate chapters, all committed to delivering on the promise of high-quality early learning. Together, we work to achieve a collective vision: that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.
ACSI
Accreditation with ACSI engages schools in a vigorous, holistic process of organizational appraisal and improvement that engages every school constituent. ACSI's program is a highly regarded Christian program for member schools. ACSI has partnerships with all of the U.S. regional accreditation agencies and offers joint accreditation with numerous accrediting organizations.
Every step in ACSI's accreditation process is designed to be useful for driving improvement in private schools. Schools striving for excellence based on a solid Christian philosophy of education are encouraged to explore the program.
Key Benefits of ACSI School Accreditation:
- Parents seeking the best Christian education for their children know the school is committed to excellence.
- The ACSI accreditation process employs both a self-study and a peer review to help schools evaluate whether they are fulfilling their mission and meeting standards that are aligned with research.
- The self-study component provides an opportunity for the school to create a path of continuous improvement.
- Accredited Christian schools may receive state funding (state laws vary).
Students graduating from accredited Christian schools qualify for admission to most colleges and universities, and credits transfer between schools nationally and internationally.