Steps and Requirements to achieve NAEYC Accreditation

Enrollment in Self-Study is the first of four steps toward achieving NAEYC Accreditation. It is an essential step toward achieving NAEYC Accreditation, but programs may also enroll even if they do not expect to proceed with the other steps toward NAEYC Accreditation in the near future.

Purpose:
To encourage programs to engage in a structured approach to program improvement that considers all of the necessary components of a high quality program.

Tasks for Programs

• Complete enrollment form and submit enrollment fee.
• Engage in self-study: center- or school-based programs study their performance relative to the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and Accreditation Criteria using tools developed by NAEYC (or others) and make needed improvements. The self study process is self-paced and self-directed. During self-study, programs
• Create a shared understanding of key concepts about accreditation, the standards, the criteria, and implications for the program;
• Gather information using the self-study tools;
• Determine strengths and weaknesses;
• Develop improvement plans as needed;
• Make improvements and document progress;
• Evaluate results and determine next steps; and
• Prepare to meet eligibility requirements.
• Keep abreast of current information from the NAEYC Academy. Click here!

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