Parker-Chase Preschools was founded in 1981. In 1985, Parker-Chase was asked to be part of a pilot credentialing program sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and became one of the first schools in the nation to be accredited by the NAEYC. This prestigious accreditation is considered the “gold standard” of early childhood education programs because of its high standards for curriculum, teaching staff, child development and experiential learning, and quality of the school campus. This is a very challenging accreditation to receive and maintain and we are proud of our history of excellence.