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Sample Press Release

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(NAME OF PROGRAM) Goes Above and Beyond for Kids in North Dakota

Date, City/Town, State (spelled out)—(NAME OF PROGRAM) today announced it has achieved a new quality rating from Bright and Early North Dakota.

Family Child Care Provider, (NAME), said (PROGRAM NAME) worked with Bright & Early North Dakota to create a unique addition to its existing learning environment to ensure that children are provided with the best early learning experiences to help them succeed in school and life. “Nearly 90 percent of a child’s brain is developed by the time he or she reaches the age of five! That is why we are /I am committed to them and the Bright and Early initiative.”

You may insert any other information here about the steps you’ve taken to achieve the quality level you are at, for example materials you purchased and how it helps improve your quality or, an activity you implemented and how it helps children develop.

Bright & Early North Dakota promotes high-quality early learning for young children and provides a quality rating that guides families seeking the best program for their child. Programs that join Bright and Early go above and beyond the basic licensing standards for child care and must complete and intensive observation process.

Programs can achieve up to 4 stars as they commit to, improve and maintain quality. They do this by 1) taking extra steps in health & safety, 2) creating an environment that inspires learning through play, 3) developing activities that encourage language, creativity, science and other skills, 4) providing nurturing relationships and positive interactions with children.

Families can learn more about (NAME OF PROGRAM), contact (NAME) at (CONTACT INFORMATION). They can also search for additional quality rated programs and learn more about Bright & Early North Dakota by visiting Bright and Early North Dakota is an initiative of the Department of Human Services.

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You may insert here the star icons for the level you’ve achieved