Accreditations & Licensing

The Standards We Hold Ourselves To

Licensing, accreditation, and the bar we set for every child

The Promise

What Makes Our Schools Special

Every one of our schools meets state licensing requirements, but we believe great early education goes beyond meeting standards. Our commitment is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. That belief guides everything we do.

GOING FURTHER

Accreditations and Quality Programs

Licensing provides an important foundation, and many of our schools choose to build on it through additional accreditations and quality initiatives. These programs often focus on areas such as curriculum, teacher development, and family engagement. Because each school is unique, your director can share details about the programs and recognitions offered at your location.

Standards are a Daily Practice

A standard only matters if it holds on an ordinary Tuesday. Here's how ours do.

Inspected and Accountable

Regular reviews help ensure our schools maintain high standards, and we welcome them because outside accountability is good for children.

Trained Beyond Minimum

Teachers complete required training each year, plus ongoing professional development, so growth doesn't stop at the requirement.

Curriculum Consistently Delivered

Our school curriculum guides classrooms across our family of schools, so quality of learning doesn't depend on which school you choose.

A Team Watching the Details

Behind every school, a dedicated support team works on training, resources, and quality, catching the small things before they become big ones.

How to Choose a School

Choosing care is a big decision. Here's how families usually find their fit.

Start With Your Priorities

Start with your family's needs: location, hours, ages, and the feel you want when you walk in the door. Knowing your priorities makes every other step easier.

Learn About The School

Explore programs, meet the director, and ask your questions, from daily routines to how teachers communicate. Good schools love the questions; they mean you care.

Come See It for Yourself

Nothing beats a visit. Schedule a tour, watch the classrooms in action, and trust what you see and feel. That gut feeling at drop-off matters.

Why Our Families Trust Us

"My child looks forward to school everyday! His teachers are attentive & plan fun activities he loves. They’re also diligent on keeping us informed on the app throughout the day. Highly recommend."

"While we haven’t been at the school very long, we have been made to feel like family since day one! The teachers in infant room A are the best and I can’t express my gratitude enough for caring for my sweet baby. Also a shout out to the director, Ashley. She has made bringing my baby to daycare a worry free process."

"Ashley, and the rest of the staff/teachers/care givers are warm, patient, friendly, compassionate, and are always smiling. This is our first experience with Hobbit Hill and with daycare. We are the parents of three children and our youngest attends due to our ever changing work schedules. Our son was welcomed with open arms and has fallen right into the routine of going to “school” like his older siblings and loves the playing, learning, and interaction with his teachers and fellow friends in his class. He is always so happy to see us at the end of the day and is excited to go back each morning he attends. It has become such a good balance for us as a family and we are grateful to know our son is cared for, safe, learning, and having fun. You can tell that there are teachers working there and that is an irreplaceable feeling as a parent."

"Before coming to shell point, our son struggled so much at drop off. He just never wanted to go, and as parents that was very heartbreaking. Shell point quickly changed that! He waives bye and starts his morning routine with Mrs. Mary. He comes home and signs songs that he’s learned at school. His speech has improved so much even his therapist are surprised! As a parent I appreciate the app updates and pictures. Almost every day there are pictures posted of my son laughing and playing with friends. It puts my mind and heart at ease seeing him being so well taken care of even while away from us."

"Both of my children, Lilla and Brooks went to Hobbit Hill from infancy until they were 4 years old. I can’t say enough about the ladies that cared for my children. They loved both of my babies as if they were their own. My children came out of Hobbit Hill with the academic foundations they needed to have them prepared to be successful in pre-k. They also had the social skills to be successful in a school setting. I miss seeing the ladies each day. My son still talks about Ms. Angie and Ms. Asia even though he is no longer at Hobbit Hill. I will always recommend people to Hobbit Hill. Hobbit Hill will always hold a special place in my heart! We love Hobbit Hill!"

Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

What does "licensed" actually mean?

It means the state has verified the school meets its standards for ratios, safety, staff screening and training, and daily operations, and continues to check. Licensing is enforceable: schools that fall short face real consequences, which is exactly why it matters.

Do all of your schools follow the same standards?

State requirements vary a little from state to state, but our expectations don't. Every school in our family follows the same approach to learning, the same safety practices, and the same commitment to trained, background-checked teachers.

How do I know what quality looks like when I visit?

Watch the classrooms: engaged children, attentive teachers, clean and secure spaces, and a rhythm everyone seems to know. Our guide to choosing a school walks through exactly what to look for, and every question worth asking on a tour.

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