Sterling daycare receives Silver Circle award

STERLING — CGH Helping Hands Daycare in Sterling has received the Silver Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s new quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and development providers.

ExceleRate Illinois helps families make more informed choices about their children’s early learning. It establishes standards to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers develop intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. Additionally, it provides a framework for early learning and development professionals to identify opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills.

“We are proud to receive the Silver Circle of Quality,” said Mimi Hicks, CGH Helping Hands Daycare Director. “Providing quality in early learning and development will help our children be better prepared for success in school and in life.”