Best in Class Endowment & Program Fund

What is Best in Class?

  • Committed to implementing the best instructional approaches and strategies to achieve successful teaching and learning in pre-school classrooms.
  • Provide staff with ongoing opportunities to enroll in advanced degree and professional education programs.
  • Develop effective recruitment and retention strategies to attract the highest caliber of teachers with Education and Early Childhood Education degrees.
  • Host an annual ECE Summit/Seminar on Best Practices feature leading educators and scholars in North America.
  • Establish a permanent partnership with The Ohio State University and Columbus State Community College, the leading institutions in the region.

Current Profile

  • Our program is located in three strategic regions in Columbus.
  • No child is ever turned away because of an inability to pay.
  • Collaborative partners include Columbus State Community College, The Ohio State University, the United Way, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Franklin County Title XX and MRDD, and Capital University.
  • Our program is fully accredited and licensed by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
  • Full daycare including two nutritious meals is also provided to children of low-income families and to accommodate the needs of working parents.
  • We uphold a strong commitment to serve children with special needs and employ a highly-trained interventionist.
  • Investment of a minimum of $1 million.