"OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire said Monday that she wants all preschools for children ages 3 and 4 to be certified by the state.
Gregoire said that under her proposed 'All Start' preschool program, certification would ensure that all preschools would operate under the same standards set by the Department of Early Learning.
'It's important to note that today, we have no standards for preschool programs,' Gregoire said at a new conference, joined by Bette Hyde, director of the state Department of Early Learning.
Also, Gregoire added, preschool teachers are not required to undergo background checks."
Gregoire said that under her proposed 'All Start' preschool program, certification would ensure that all preschools would operate under the same standards set by the Department of Early Learning.
'It's important to note that today, we have no standards for preschool programs,' Gregoire said at a new conference, joined by Bette Hyde, director of the state Department of Early Learning.
Also, Gregoire added, preschool teachers are not required to undergo background checks."