Standard 2: NAEYC Accreditation Criteria for Curriculum

The following chart presents the accreditation criteria for this topic area. Each criterion provides specific details to guide program plans, policies and practices. The criteria are numbered (01, 02, 03, etc.) within their topic area. Each criterion within each program standard is identified by its relevant age group (or groups). Many criteria are identified as "universal" (U), meaning that all classrooms and programs pursuing NAEYC Accreditation must address these criteria. These aspects of quality should be seen in any programs or classrooms serving birth through kindergarten, though they may look somewhat different in practice depending on the children's age.

Age Groups:
U = universal
I = infant
T = toddlers/twos
P = preschool
K = kindergarten

2.K
Curriculum Content Area for Cognitive Development: Health and Safety

2.K.01
T   P   K
Children are provided varied opportunities and materials that encourage good health practices such as serving and feeding themselves, rest, good nutrition, exercise, hand washing, and tooth brushing.

2.K.02
T   P   K
Children are provided varied opportunities and materials to help them learn about nutrition, including identifying sources of food and recognizing, preparing, eating, and valuing healthy foods.

2.K.03
T   P   K
Children are provided varied opportunities and materials that increase their awareness of safety rules in their classroom, home, and community.

2.K.04
T   P   K
Children have opportunities to practice safety procedures.

2.K.05
P   K
Children are provided opportunities to discuss, ask questions, and express fears about visiting the doctor, clinic, hospital, or dentist; getting shots; and taking medicine.