Alexandria, VA – Hopkins House is proud to announce that the James L. & Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy has once again earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) — the nation’s leading organization for high-quality early childhood education.
NAEYC Chief Executive, Michelle Kang, visited the Academy on April 10 to personally deliver this exciting news (Pictured above, far left).
NAEYC accreditation is a prestigious mark of excellence that reflects Hopkins House’s steadfast commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and academically enriching environment for young children. The reaccreditation process is rigorous, evaluating programs against more than 370 criteria in areas such as teaching strategies, family engagement, health and safety, and continuous quality improvement.
“This reaccreditation reaffirms what our families and community partners already know — Hopkins House offers exceptional early learning experiences that prepare children for lifelong success,” said J. Glenn Hopkins, President/CEO of Hopkins House. “We’re incredibly proud of our educators and staff for their dedication to excellence, and we’re honored to continue serving this community’s children with the highest standard of care and education.”
Hopkins House has a long-standing legacy of providing high-quality, affordable early childhood education to families in Northern Virginia. The reaccreditation of the McNeil Preschool Academy underscores our deep commitment to equity, innovation, and excellence in early learning.
