Early Learning Program Accreditation
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Accreditation Portal is experiencing a system wide outage. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Getting Started
Overview
Learn about the benefits of accreditation, overview of the standards & read policies.
What's the Process?
Learn about the four steps of the accreditation process, view fees & understand the standards & assessment measures.
Support and Resources
View a variety of support services to help programs & agencies learn more about accreditation.
Administrative Support
Provisional Accreditation
A new pathway for programs to engage in the accreditation process during this time if an onsite observation visit is not possible.
Forms
Looking for a form? You're in the right place! All the forms you'll need throughout the accreditation process are accessible here.
Accredited Program Search
NAEYC maintains a list of programs that are currently accredited to assist individuals in finding NAEYC-accredited programs in their area.
Accreditation Portal Log in
Log in to the Accreditation Portal. You now are able to advance through the accreditation process at a pace that is right for you.
Accessing Accreditation Data for Research Purposes
Some of the accreditation data on program characteristics and quality is now available for researchers to access to advance the field’s knowledge about quality early learning and care.
