Local Childcare Program Awarded Higher Quality Rating

St. Michael Catholic School’s prekindergarten program has achieved a Level 3 rating in Paths to QUALITY. Paths to QUALITY is Indiana’s quality rating and improvement system for child care programs. It is a consistent set of standards to help parents identify licensed family child care centers, licensed family child care homes, and unlicensed registered ministries that have met state requirements for health and

safety.

"Being a Paths to QUALITY provider is a great step to show our program's commitment to quality childcare," said Ruth Hittel of St. Michael Catholic School. "St. Michael Catholic School is committed to providing a high-quality education for children from 3 years old through eighth grade. Our program offers a high-quality education in a safe and caring Christ-centered environment.” Paths to QUALITY is a voluntary statewide system created to improve the quality of childcare and early education for children. It gives all families a tool to find the best quality program for their needs, and supports and recognizes providers on a four-level rating system. The system has been studied and validated by the Child Development and Family Studies experts at Purdue University. For more information about St. Michael Catholic School’s early childhood program or regular education program please contact the school office at 317-462-6380 or school@stmichaelsgrfld.org.