The Council for NAEYC Accreditation, established by NAEYC's Governing Board as an independent body, ensures the equity, integrity and accountability of NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs.

The Council reports directly to the Governing Board on five responsibilities:

1. Approve policies needed to govern the operations of NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs
2. Monitor and provide feedback on the operations of NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs using performance standards for accountability
3. Set and periodically revise the program standards and accreditation criteria that govern accreditation decisions
4. Oversee accreditation decisions
5. Recommend to the Governing Board cooperative relationships with other systems that would advance the mission of NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs

Minutes from Council meetings are available upon written request to the NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs. To request meeting minutes, email accreditation.information@naeyc.org.

Learn more about the the Council for NAEYC Accreditation role and responsiblities.

Current Council Members

The Council comprises nine members serving staggered three-year terms.
 

 Christine Snyder, Council Chair, Ysplanti, MI
Term complete: August 2018

Jill Bella, Palatine, IL
Term Complete: August 2019

Rosalind Johnson, Smyrna, GA
Term Complete: August 2018

Nichole Parks, Sherwood, AR
Term Complete: August 2020