In May and June, the Pre-Kindergarten programs at City Springs Elementary / Middle and Hampstead Hill Academy received Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) accreditation. This impressive achievement means that all six of the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) Pre-K programs at BCP’s neighborhood conversion charter schools have MSDE accreditation.
MSDE Pre-K Accreditation is a testament to the high-quality early childhood education offered at BCP schools. Our programs meet strict standards in: age-appropriate curriculum; child assessment and teaching; family and community partnerships; health and safety; and teacher qualifications. This recognition highlights our commitment to families for excellent teaching and a focus on school readiness and success for our youngest students.
Achieving accreditation is the result of hard work and determination by the schools’ Pre-K faculty and school leaders. Achieving MSDE accreditation involves a thorough process over months that included analysis of the program, training sessions, hosting MSDE assessors, and making ongoing improvements. Thank you!
Read the MSDE Standards for Implementing Quality Early Childhood Programs.