Accredited and Gold Seal Quality

APPLE Accreditation is the largest early childhood accrediting body in Florida and is gaining a national presence as a business-friendly option for high-quality early education accreditation. 

In 1996, the Florida Legislature established the Gold Seal Quality Care program to acknowledge child care facilities and family day care homes that are accredited by nationally recognized agencies and whose standards reflect quality in the level of care and supervision provided to children.

ELCNWF offers programs designed to ensure Northwest Florida children have access to affordable, high-quality early learning experiences, so every child is prepared for success in school.

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. 

Located in the heart of the panhandle of Florida, the city of Marianna is rich in history, resources, and spirit. We have a population of about 7,000 people within the city limits, and about 15,000 in the greater Marianna area. Marianna’s official nickname is “The City of Southern Charm”.

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is the champion for a successful business climate and a catalyst for a robust economy in our region.

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

The Florida Department of Education is the state education agency of Florida. It governs public education and manages funding and testing for local educational agencies. It is headquartered in the Turlington Building in Tallahassee.

NICCM stands for National Institute of Child Care Management. NICCM was founded in 1994 to enhance the effectiveness of child care administrators and teachers throughout the nation.

The School Readiness Program is funded by the State of Florida, and offers financial assistance to families who may need help paying for quality child care, preschool, or after-school care for children ages birth through 12. The goal is to offer quality early learning experiences to young children to prepare them for future success in school.

The purpose of the Jackson County School District is to prepare all students for success as educated and caring citizens by inspiring and building good character and a passion for lifelong learning.