Accreditation & Recognition
Accreditation sets a standard far beyond state licensing alone. We are proud to hold national, state, and industry recognitions that reflect our commitment to high-quality early-childhood education.
A.P.P.L.E. Accreditation
Nationally accredited early-learning program
Learn more →APPLE (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment) is a national early-learning accreditation held by more than 1,000 programs. It signals that we meet Florida’s highest standard of care.
Florida Gold Seal of Excellence
State-level quality recognition
Learn more →Established by the Florida Legislature in 1996, the Gold Seal Quality Care program recognizes child-care facilities accredited by nationally recognized agencies. We are honored to hold Florida’s Gold Seal of Excellence.
F.A.C.C.M. Member
Florida child-care industry advocacy
Learn more →The Florida Association for Child Care Management is a provider-led organization dedicated to quality in early learning through advocacy, education, and accreditation. Being a FACCM member means we help shape the industry we serve.
VPK Approved Provider
Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
Learn more →Kiddie Corner is an approved provider for Florida’s free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program — 540 hours of state-funded kindergarten preparation for every eligible 4-year-old.
USDA Child Care Food Program
Free, USDA-compliant meals every day
We participate in the federal Child Care Food Program, serving free breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack to every enrolled child. All meals meet USDA nutritional patterns and Florida Department of Health regulations.
Thrive by 5 Partner
Children’s Trust scholarship partner
Through The Children’s Trust’s Thrive by 5 initiative, we accept Families Forward Scholarships, which help working families afford high-quality childcare for children 0–5 who may not qualify for School Readiness.
Why accreditation matters
Licensing is the legal minimum. Accreditation is what's done above the minimum — an external, ongoing inspection that demands more and that you, as a parent, can independently verify.
See the school in person
Credentials tell part of the story. Come see the rest for yourself.