The following options are available to you as you seek local support for your program seeking or maintaining NAEYC Accreditation:

Accreditation Facilitation Projects

In many communities and states, local accreditation facilitation projects (AFPs) support the quality improvement efforts of child care centers, preschools and other early childhood programs. Accreditation facilitation projects provide technical assistance and support to programs that are working on NAEYC Accreditation in an effort to raise the quality of their early childhood programs. Some facilitation projects also provide financial incentives or assistance for programs to earn accreditation.

State and Local Affiliate Groups

Participating in an NAEYC Affiliate Group provides members the opportunity to network with other early childhood professionals and to work together to improve the quality of early childhood education. All affiliates provide opportunities for professional development that can help your program to build public understanding and support for high quality early childhood programs.  Services vary, but most affiliates have an Accreditation Chair dedicated to providing support to programs working to earn and maintain NAEYC Accreditation.