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USLS Préscolaire de La Salle Achieves Level III ECCD DSSD Accreditation

USLS Préscolaire de La Salle Achieves Level III ECCD DSSD Accreditation

Center for Marketing and Communications 16 Mar, 2026

The University’s Préscolaire de La Salle, which covers preschool education, has achieved Level III status in the ECCD DSSD Accreditation, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to high-quality early childhood education and care. 

The accreditation, granted by the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), recognizes programs that meet rigorous standards in Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD). The assessment covered both the Pre-Kinder and Playschool programs.

The ECCD accreditation review covered seven critical areas: Health, Nutrition, and Safety; Physical Environment and Safety; Interactions and Relationships Between Staff and Children and Among Young Children and Adults; Staff Qualifications, Staff Development, and Continuing Education; Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; Family Involvement and Community Linkages; and Leadership, Program Management, and Support. Four esteemed accreditors, Ms. Alma Braza, Ms. Lilibeth Nalilin, Ms. Gina D. Rojo, and Ms. Xanthe Tajanlangit, conducted a comprehensive evaluation across all areas.

This recognition affirms Préscolaire de La Salle’s strong commitment to delivering high-quality preschool education and maintaining its position as a center of excellence in early childhood care and development.