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Accreditation Fees

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NAEYC's commitment to the program administrators and teaching staff who pursue quality improvement through NAEYC Accreditation—and to the children and families who ultimately benefit from that inspiring work—has never been stronger. Our fees enable us to support the work of NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs.

Click on the link that applies to your program to go to the relevant section:

Fees for pursuing accreditation
Fees for maintaining accreditation
Additional fees

Fees for Pursuing Accreditation

These fees apply to new programs seeking initial accreditation

Stage	Level 1 (1 to 60 children)	Level 2 (61 to 120 children)	Level 3 (121 to 240 children)	Level 4 (241 to 360 children)	Every additional 120 children
Stage 1 Enrollment	$495	$595	$795	$895	Add $100
Stage 2 Apply	$250	$325	$400	$475	Add $75
Stages 3 & 4 Candidacy/site visit (paid at candidacy)	$825	$1,025	$1,225	$1,425	Add $200

All fees are non-refundable

Fees for Maintaining Accreditation

This fee structure features a consistent accreditation fee that is due annually throughout the life of a program's accreditation to better assist programs in long-term budgeting for accreditation costs.

If this fee structure applies to your program, you will pay the same annual accreditation fee at the end of each year. Currently accredited programs that have maintained their accreditation throughout the 5-year term will not be assessed separate renewal fees in addition to the annual accreditation fee. All accreditation fees are non-refundable.

	Level 1 (1 to 60 children)	Level 2 (61 to 120 children)	Level 3 (121 to 240 children)	Level 4 (241 to 360 children)	Every additional 120 children
Annual Accreditation Fee	$550	$650	$775	$885	Add $150

All fees are non-refundable

Additional Fees

Other fees	Level 1 (1 to 60 children)	Level 2 (61 to 120 children)	Level 3 (121 to 240 children)	Level 4 (241 to 360 children)	Every additional 120 children
Late fee	$150	$150	$150	$150	n/a
Verification visit fee	$1,050	$1,400	$1,550	$1,700	$125
Overseas visit fee	$550	$550	$550	$550	n/a

All fees are non-refundable

Audience: Administrator (director or principal), Faculty, Teacher

Topics: Accreditation, NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation