Accreditations
The Parke House Academy is accredited by The Florida Kindergarten Council and The Florida Council of Independent Schools.
FKC
The Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) established in 1968, is comprised of independent schools dedicated to maintaining high standards in early childhood programs. An early childhood school accredited by the Florida Kindergarten Council embraces goals which provide for the total development of young children as its paramount consideration. A healthy, happy, and challenging environment, where children are encouraged to grow and develop to the best of their abilities, is created and maintained. Its curriculum is planned to nurture the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of each child.
The child’s early learning experiences form the foundation for educational success. Valid assessment tools are used to determine placement for each child in the educational program which most effectively meets his or her needs. An effective curriculum provides many opportunities for creative and cognitive learning situations which are suited to the maturational levels of young children.
Florida Kindergarten Council members recognize the great importance of the early years in a child’s life. A good beginning enhances a child’s joy of learning, which in turn results in positive and enthusiastic attitudes towards academic study in the future.
At present, 162 quality schools are members of the Florida Kindergarten Council. All member schools maintain an admission policy of nondiscrimination.
FKC is a member of the Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools (FAANS). It is recognized as an official evaluative and accrediting organization for nonpublic preprimary schools of the State of Florida.
For more information on FKC visit www.fkconline.org
FCIS
The Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) is a professional education association founded in 1954 by a small group of independent private school leaders. Their purpose was to establish high standards for nonpublic schools.
Today, FCIS evaluates and accredits independent schools throughout Florida. As one of the nation’s largest organizations of independent schools, it represents over 72,000 students in 153 member schools. The Council assures that each school maintains high standards and independence of character without political, financial, or bureaucratic pressures.
For more information on FCIS visit www.fcis.org