We are thrilled to share that the Reading Schools Preschool Program has been honored with a prestigious 5-star rating from the Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) system, administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services alongside the Ohio Department of Education. This recognition is a clear reflection of the work of our preschool staff and Student Services Director, Becky Johnson. Their dedication to delivering the utmost in early learning and developmental excellence is the reason why Reading has been awarded this distinction.
Step Up To Quality is a tiered quality rating and improvement system designed to acknowledge and incentivize early learning programs that exceed basic health and safety licensing requirements. Achieving a 5-Star rating signifies that our Preschool has met the rigorous quality standards set forth by SUTQ, underscoring our dedication to fostering an environment where our youngest learners can thrive.
The SUTQ rating is awarded once every three years and places our Preschool among the elite early childhood education programs in the state, recognizing our preschool for:
- Implementing curriculum that supports children's learning and development
- Employing highly trained teachers to lead each classroom
- Developing strong partnerships with families and the community
- Completing continuous improvement plans that result in higher quality experiences for children
- Employing highly trained teachers to lead each classroom
- Developing strong partnerships with families and the community
- Completing continuous improvement plans that result in higher quality experiences for children
We look forward to continuing our journey of excellence and invite you to join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement. We recognize the importance of early childhood education and the foundations that it creates for a successful educational journey. For those who wish to learn more about our program and the exceptional learning experiences we offer to our young learners, including our preschool program and kindergarten program, please get in touch with our district office.