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Doodle Bugs! Nationally Accredited by MSCES
First Early Age Accreditation Award To Be Granted in Buffalo
 Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers in Cheektowaga, East Amherst, West Amherst and Williamsville were awarded Early Age accreditation in November 2006 by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Commission on Elementary Schools. Doodle Bugs! is the only early childhood program in the Buffalo area to be so honored by the Commission.
MSCES accreditation signifies the educational community of Doodle Bugs! has engaged in a rigorous process of developing self-knowledge; has hosted an evaluation team of independently-appointed educators; and has created an on-going Strategic Plan to move school improvement forward. This 16-month process was governed by a Steering Committee, chaired by Christina Fecio. The process involved all elements of the Doodle Bugs! community, including faculty, parents, and students.
Accreditation also signifies that Doodle Bugs! has met the MSCES Standards for a quality school. These Standards reflect current research and best practices from throughout the education profession. During the term of accreditation the school community will engage in a Commission-directed series of reports and site visits to maintain the vigor of the accreditation process.
MSCES, which works with public and private schools from New York State to the District of Columbia, in the US Caribbean, and in various locations around the globe, is one of three accrediting Commissions of the over 100-year old Middle States Association. The Middle States Association is the second-oldest regional accreditor in the United States and, in addition to its elementary component, is also comprised of the Commission on Secondary Schools and the Commission on Higher Education.
Accreditation by MSCES is recognized around the world as an indication of trustworthiness, educational quality, and a commitment to on-going school improvement. More information about MSCES is available at www.ces-msa.org.
Our Webster, Orchard Park and Lancaster centers will begin the lengthy process upon eligibility (late 2008/early 2009).
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