STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Caverna Preschool has earned a 5-star rating from Kentucky All STARS, the highest level of recognition in Kentucky’s quality rating and improvement system for early childhood education programs.
District officials say the honor confirms the preschool’s commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for the community’s youngest students.
Kentucky All STARS recognizes child care and preschool programs that demonstrate excellence in several key areas.
Those include teaching and learning, family and community engagement, staff qualifications and professional development, and strong administrative and leadership practices.
Programs that achieve a 5-star rating have met the state’s most rigorous standards and are recognized as providing the highest level of quality in early childhood education, according to the district.
To earn a 5-star rating, Kentucky All STARS requires programs to receive the highest possible score on a nationally recognized environmental observation tool.
Caverna Preschool leaders say that score reflects the quality of classroom environments and daily interactions between staff and students.
Superintendent Amanda Abell said the district is proud of the preschool’s achievement and the work behind it.
She said the 5-star rating reflects the dedication, hard work and passion the preschool staff bring to supporting students and families every day.
District officials describe the rating as the result of months of preparation, collaboration and an ongoing commitment to improvement by the preschool team.
They say teachers and staff focused on lesson planning, building positive classroom environments and strengthening family partnerships.
Staff members also emphasized that the rating process was more than just completing a checklist.
They characterized it as a journey of planning, reflection and continuous improvement aimed at creating a space where every child can thrive.
Teachers say the recognition represents the loving, high-quality environment they strive to provide and the foundational skills they want students to carry into school and the wider community.
According to the district, the Kentucky All STARS 5-star designation reinforces Caverna Independent Schools’ mission to inspire, nurture and empower every student from their first classroom experience.
The district says Caverna Preschool will continue focusing on high-quality instruction and strong relationships with families to support student success.
Key Facts
• Caverna Preschool earns 5-star rating from Kentucky All STARS
• Rating is the highest level in the state’s early childhood quality system
• Program recognized for teaching quality, family engagement and leadership
• Staff earned top score on a national environmental observation tool
• District leaders say the honor reflects months of preparation and teamwork
• Achievement reinforces Caverna’s mission to inspire, nurture and empower students
