Licenses & Accreditations

Whiz Kids Daycare is licensed by the Office of Early Childhood (OEC).

In Connecticut, the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is a state agency that licenses and regulates child care programs like centers, group homes, and family homes.

This licensing agency sets and enforces health and safety standards to ensure the well-being of children, which include;

• staff-to-child ratios

• staff training

• background checks

• supervision

• program environment

The OEC's Division of Licensing conducts routine inspections and investigates complaints to ensure providers meet these requirements.

Whiz Kids Daycare is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

NAEYC is a leading organization dedicated to promoting high-quality early learning for children from birth through age eight. Their mission is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

In addition to supporting educators and advancing early childhood standards, NAEYC accredits early learning programs that meet their rigorous standards for quality. This accreditation helps families identify programs that provide safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environments for young children.

NAEYC values equity, excellence, and collaboration, believing that all children deserve a strong start in life and that educators play a vital role in shaping that foundation.