Accreditation of Programs for Young Children
Since 1985, NAEYC's national, voluntary accreditation system has set professional standards for early childhood education programs, and helped families identify high quality programs for their young children.

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Accreditation of Associate Degree Programs
NAEYC accredits high-quality Associate Degree Programs that prepare early childhood educators.

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Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Degree Programs
NAEYC also recognized high-quality Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs, as part of the accreditation system of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

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