NAEYC

Our Work
- Power to the Profession
  Learn about the collaborative initiative to advance a unified early childhood education profession.
- For Families
  Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
- Higher Education
  Search an ECE degree directory, explore professional standards, and join our community of practice.
- Public Policy and Advocacy
  Engage with our policy agendas, advocacy resources, and current initiatives.
- Global Engagement
  Learn about our work with governments and NGOs around the world to support young children and their teachers.
Resources
Increase your understanding of young children's learning and development through our extensive selection of research-based books, articles, and journals (Teaching Young Children and Young Children).
- Books
  Learn about and purchase the best books and resources to support young children's learning and development.
- Young Children
  Stay up to date with research-based, teacher-focused articles on birth to age 8 in our award-winning, peer-reviewed journal.
- Teaching Young Children
  Discover practical tips and innovative ideas for preschool teachers in our award-winning magazine.
- Professional Development
  Enhance your career and improve your knowledge, skills, and practices with our in-person and online training.
- Topics
  Explore key early childhood topics such Developmentally Appropriate Practice, play, and math.
- Blog
  Stay up-to-date on issues in early childhood education and hear perspectives from a wide range of educators.
- Position Statements
  Learn about NAEYC’s informed positions on significant issues affecting young children’s education and development.
Events
Register for the largest gathering of early childhood educators! The schedule is packed with the latest research, best practices, and tools in early learning.
- Annual Conference
  Discover the latest research, best practices, and tools at the largest gathering of early childhood educators!
- Professional Learning Institute
  Empowering early childhood professionals with fresh ideas and insights to participate in and facilitate the highest quality professional development.
- Public Policy Forum
  Join us at the members-only event and build your advocacy skills, expand your networks, and advance federal and state early childhood policy.
- Week of the Young Child
  Join us April 8-12 for a fun-filled week celebrating young children and their families with hands-on, collaborative activities!
- Sponsor
  Find a sponsorship opportunity that’s right for you and help support early childhood educators, parents, and other professionals.
- Trainings & Webinars
  Deepen your professional knowledge wherever you are with NAEYC’s exciting webinar series and online and face-to-face training opportunities.
Accreditation
- Early Learning Program Accreditation
  Discover the benefits of early childhood accreditation, learn about the four step process, find support and resources for your program or login to the accreditation portal.
- Early Learning Accreditation Portal
  Login to the Early Learning Accreditation Portal to take charge of your accreditation process.
- Higher Education Quality Assurance Systems
  Explore accreditation and recognition for early childhood higher education programs and discover the preparation standards for professionals.
Get Involved
- Become a Member
  Join your professional membership association, explore local Affiliates, and access unbeatable member benefits.
- Advance your Career
  Explore jobs in the Career Center and find higher education and professional development opportunities.
- Become an Advocate
  Develop grassroots efforts advancing early childhood in your community with these tools and resources.
- Join our Communities
  Say Hello and discuss, network, and connect with our interest forums and online communities.
- Align with Us
  Support our mission and reach the NAEYC audience through your advertisement, conference exhibit booth, or sponsorship.
- Leadership Opportunities
  Become a leader in your professional association.
About Us
- People
  Read about NAEYC’s leadership, mission, values and beliefs, and strategic governance.
- Partner
  Become an organizational or corporate partner to inspire early childhood education at the local and national level.
- News and Updates
  Stay current on all things related to your professional association, from book releases to policy updates.
- Careers at NAEYC
  Join NAEYC’s team and help us advance the education of young children across the country.
- Donate
  Support access to high-quality early childhood education programs and opportunities and resources for educators.
- Contact Us
  Contact us with your questions-- we're here to help!
- Facility Rental
  Plan your next business meeting or event at our centrally located facility.
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Accreditation Forms

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Use the forms below to connect with NAEYC.

Annual Report Form - Use this form to provide NAEYC with current information related to the prorgam.
Program contact changes form - Use this form to report changes to a programs primary, secondary and additional contacts listed in contact profile. You must register an account (email address) within Accreditation Portal prior to completing this form.
Site visit disruption form - Use this form if your program is not currently serving children during the site visit scheduling process. Once the program resumes serving children, please complete this form again to notify NAEYC that the program is back in operation.
Withdrawal form - Use this form if you wish to withdraw from the accreditation process.

Need Help with Accreditation?

Call: 1-800-424-2460, option 3. | Email: accreditation.information@naeyc.org

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Topics: Accreditation, NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation