Just after celebrating its first birthday, the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital is celebrating again.

The hospital has been named a top children’s hospital by the Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization.

Hospital leaders say the distinction is acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive.

To qualify, a hospital must submit a Leapfrog Hospital Survey and get high marks in its category.

Oishei Children’s Hospital was the only hospital in New York to receive the distinction.