NAEYC Accreditation fees are spread out over the entire accreditation process, so that you can build the costs into your annual budgets. Since the NAEYC Accreditation program was launched in 1985, the fees have never fully covered NAEYC's operating costs for the accreditation system. NAEYC continues to support the costs of the system.
Fees for NAEYC Accreditation and Reaccreditation
Apply to all programs seeking initial accreditation and programs seeking reaccreditation that were accredited prior to September 2006
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Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Every additional 120 children |
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Step 1 |
$425 |
$525 |
$650 |
$775 |
Add $100 |
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Step 2 |
$200 |
$275 |
$350 |
$425 |
Add $75 |
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Steps 3 & 4 |
$650 |
$775 |
$950 |
$1,150 |
Add $100 |
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Annual Report |
$300 |
$350 |
$400 |
$450 |
Add $100 |
- NAEYC offers need-based scholarships to subsidize fees at each step of the process.
- Additional Fees may be applicable if needed to inform decisions regarding candidacy or accreditation, or in the event of visit cancellation.
Fees for NAEYC Accreditation Renewal
Apply to all programs seeking renewal that were accredited after September 2006
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Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Every additional 120 children |
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Intent to Renew Fee |
$275 |
$300 |
$475 |
$575 |
Add $100 |
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Renewal Materials Fee |
$950 |
$1,275 |
$1,400 |
$1,550 |
Add $125 |
