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The Council for NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs, 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

Learn more about the the Council for NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs role and responsibilities. 

NAEYC has opportunities for members to get involved and help shape the future of the early childhood profession.

Are you passionate about ECE program quality and looking for a meaningful service opportunity that supports Early Learning Program Accreditation? The NAEYC Council for Accreditation will be recruiting for new members in the fall 2025 for 2026.

Apply Here

Current Council Members

The Council is comprised of at least eight (8) members serving staggered three-year terms. 

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Jeffrey LefflerJeffrey Leffler, Council Chair, Hattiesburg, MS
Term Complete: December 2026

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Edward Manuszak IIEdward Manuszak II, Tecumseh, MI
Term Complete: December 2026
      

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Sherron Murphy-BrownSherron Murphy-Brown, Silicon Valley, California
Term Complete: December 2026

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Vickie CalderonVickie Calderon, Brentwood, NY
Term Complete: December 2027

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Jason SimsJason Sims, Charleston, South Carolina                                                                 
Term Complete: December 2027

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Michael GonzalezMichael Gonzalez, Houston, Texas
Term complete:  December 2027   

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Jennifer HardyJennifer Hardy, Coronado, CA
Term complete: December 2027

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Tonya KmetzTonya Kmetz, Mars, PA
Term complete: December 2027

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Jeniece DeckerJeniece Decker, Iselin, NJ
Term complete: December 2028

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Vehia Goo

Vehia Goo, Honolulu, HI
Term complete: December 2028

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Dr. Stacy French-LeeDr. Stacey French-Lee, Atlanta, GA
Term complete: December 2028

Headshot of NAEYC ELP Accreditation Council Member Meredith Scherrer

Meredith Scherrer, Snohomish, WA
Term complete: December 2028

Audience: Administrator (director or principal), Teacher
Topics: Accreditation, NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation

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