AUBURN — Patricia Hackett, owner of Lollipop Land Daycare, 58 Winter St., has recently been awarded a national accreditation from the National Association for Family Child Care.

Hackett has been providing care in her home for 24 years. She serves children from 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and participates in the USDA Adult and Child Food Program.

NAFCC offers accreditation to providers across the country, aiding them in raising their standards of quality care and gaining them the respect and recognition they deserve for their commitment to quality and children. The accreditation was made possible for Hackett through a grant from Finders/Seekers and the Maine Roads to Quality program. The accreditation earns Hackett four stars in the state’s quality rating and improvement system.