🎉 We’re CDA Certified! What’s Next for RisingStars Childcare?

We are thrilled to announce that RisingStars Childcare has officially earned our Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential — a nationally recognized certification that reflects our commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education rooted in developmentally appropriate practices, nurturing environments, and intentional teaching.

What Does This Mean for Our Families?

The CDA Credential ensures that our lead caregiver has met rigorous national standards in child development, safety, health practices, curriculum planning, and family engagement — all vital to creating a warm, enriching, and safe environment for your child.

🔜 What’s Next?

At RisingStars Childcare, we never stop growing — just like the little ones in our care! Here’s what we’re working on next:

🌟 NAFCC Accreditation (National Association for Family Child Care)

We are beginning the self-study process with the NAFCC, a respected national accrediting body for family childcare homes. This process involves:

• Evaluating and improving our program’s quality standards

• Strengthening family communication and involvement

• Demonstrating excellence in health, safety, learning environments, and child outcomes

Achieving NAFCC Accreditation will affirm that RisingStars Childcare meets the highest standards in the field of family child care nationwide.

📘 VPK Certification

We are also in the process of becoming an approved VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) provider in Florida! This means we’ll soon be able to:

• Accept Florida VPK vouchers

• Provide a structured, play-based preschool program for 4-year-olds

• Prepare children for Kindergarten success while reducing financial burdens on families

We will keep our families updated as we move through the application and approval process.

💫 Thank You for Growing With Us

Our success is made possible by the amazing families who trust us every day. As we continue to raise the bar in early childhood education, we’re proud to have you on this journey with us.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates — and thank you for choosing RisingStars Childcare, where bright futures begin!

We’re excited to announce that two spots will be opening in our in-home daycare this August 2025!

If you’re looking for a warm, nurturing, and enriching environment for your little one, now is the time to secure your spot.

Hey there! It's May already, and we are thrilled to announce the start of our Global Passports theme at Silver Leaf Child Care! The little ones were bursting with excitement as they packed their suitcases, created passports, and got their boarding tickets ready for some fun adventures! Make sure to join us on Instagram or Facebook to follow along with all the exciting activities planned for this month. Throughout May, we will be focusing on the letters “K” and “Q”, exploring numbers 11 and 12, celebrating the color red, and discovering the shape of the month, which is the heart. Let's dive into this month's learning journey together!

April : Space and stars

May: Passports

June 2024: Habitats & homes

July 2024: EcoVentures

August 2024: Folktales

September 2024: Friends and Feelings

October 2024: Orchard Harvest

November 2024: On the Go

December 2024: Cozy Winter

And many, many more exciting themes to come in 2025.

If you are interested in backing our young learners and enhancing their educational journey through contributions to our classroom, we invite you to explore our classroom wish list available on Amazon. Your generous support is invaluable to us in fostering a conducive learning environment for our little stars. The list is regularly updated to reflect our evolving needs and priorities. Thank you for considering our children's growth and development. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1015ORWBPCWE0?ref_=wl_share

We are so excited to announce that we have passed our initial DHS inspection and have our license for an in home daycare. Now accepting kids age 2-4. Our curriculum is designed to make learning a joyous experience. From interactive games to creative activities, every moment is an opportunity for our little ones to explore, play, and grow.