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Purpose:
The purpose of the Self Report and 72- Hour Notification form for a program that is not currently accredited is to:
- Ensure that the program's ability to meet upcoming Candidacy or site visit requirements is not compromised
- Provide the NAEYC Academy of the most up-to-date program information
If your program is currently accredited, review Update NAEYC- Currently Accredited.
Submission Instructions:
Use the charts below to determine how to inform NAEYC of changes within your program.
Self Report form: Programs must inform NAEYC of all major programmatic changes using the Self Report form form within 30 days of the change.
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TYPE OF CHANGE
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Major Changes to the program. Examples of major changes include, but are not limited to:
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Change in ownership or vendor
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New designated program administrator
(If your program is a Candidate (Step 3) for NAEYC Accreditation, report this change with the Fax Cover Sheet: Staff Changes Reported Prior to the Site Visit)
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Change of location
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Change to the physical facility or ground (due to damage, renovations, etc.)
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Addition of a new site (must meet multi-site rules)
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Incorporation of a new age category that was not previously served
(Group changes that do not result in the addition of an age category not previously served are reported within the Annual Report)
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Court order or legal action
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Change in general program information
(Self Reports are not necessary to report changes in teaching staff. Read more about updating teaching staff)
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Change in the primary or secondary contact for the program or related contact information
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72- Hour Notification form: Programs must notify NAEYC of critical incidents that may impact program quality status within 72 hours by completing a 72- Hour Notification form.
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TYPE OF INCIDENT
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Any suspension or revocation in program’s license or regulatory status
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Any incident that did or could have compromised the essential health or safety of any child, such as but not limited to:
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The death of any child from any cause
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A critical injury to any child that results in the child being admitted to a hospital Emergency Room for treatment (whether transported by the Emergency Medical Response team, program, parent, or other individual)
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Any unusual incident involving a lack of supervision (such as but not limited to a child being left unattended or leaving the facility alone)
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Any suspected physical or psychological abuse of a child at the program or by an individual that the child met through the program.
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Possible Outcomes:
Listed below are the possible outcomes of Self Reports and 72- Hour Notification forms for programs that are not currently accredited. If your program is currently accredited, review Update NAEYC- Currently Accredited.
- The program's pursuit of accreditation is maintained and no further information or action is required.
- The process for seeking accreditation is terminated. Programs will be provided with specific options to seek NAEYC Accreditation in the future.
For more information, refer to the Required Criteria Policy.
