Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz

The Merrillville Community School Corp.'s preschool and Head Start program has received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the school district recently announced.

NAEYC is considered one of the nation's leading organizations of early childhood professionals, with less than 10% of early childhood education centers earning accreditation from the group, according to Merrillville schools.

"We are thrilled to receive this recognition from NAEYC," said Superintendent Dexter Suggs in a statement. "Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that our preschool provides a safe, nurturing and enriching environment where every child can thrive. The accreditation affirms our commitment to the highest standards of early ch

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