Rush County child care program awarded rating

My Bright Beginnings, owned by Lauren Perin, 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.

Lauren Perin, of My Bright Beginnings, explained what this will mean for the children under her care. "This is one more step we are taking to constantly improve the quality of our child care program. It is a great accomplishment to be recognized as the first high quality Level 3 Paths to QUALITY provider in Rush County," Perin said. "Huffer Child Care Resource and Referral's dedicated Paths to QUALITY coach Debbie Polston provided me with additional training so that I can plan documented daily schedules and activities, including reading and literacy."

Paths to QUALITY is a voluntary statewide system created to improve the quality of child care 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.

Perin, owner of My Bright Beginnings child care, has been caring for young children for more than four years. Her goal is to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate child care for children with a focus on the child's ability to create emotional, physical, cognitive, and social growth. She seeks to provide a safe, nurturing environment for all families. During the four years in business, Perin has been honored with the opportunity to watch the children of Rush County learn and grow.