All AIM Academy locations are proudly licensed by the Child Care Services Division of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. As licensed centers, they are held to rigorous health and safety standards, subject to periodic unannounced visits by state inspectors. Alabama stands among six states permitting certain centers to operate with an exemption from regulation. For further insights into the contrast between licensed and exempt centers, visitors can explore https://alabamachildcarefacts.com/. In addition to adhering to state licensing requirements, AIM Academy engages in Alabama’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
This system bestows STAR levels upon early childhood education programs meeting specific, research-based criteria. For newly opened schools, the rating process entails approximately 12 months to attain the initial rating, involving detailed portfolio compilation to document adherence to required standards, alongside observational assessments conducted by the rating agency in classrooms.
To learn more about QRIS, individuals can visit https://alabamaqualitystars.org/.
