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NAEYC Accreditation Support for Early Childhood Programs

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NAEYC provides structured, practical support to help early childhood programs pursue accreditation with clarity and confidence. We meet programs where they are, making quality standards easier to understand and achievable at every stage.

Tools and Resources for the NAEYC Accreditation Process

Programs have access to a centralized digital platform, guidance resources, and planning tools that simplify evidence collection and submission, so accreditation becomes part of how you build quality, not an added burden.

Understanding the Accreditation Process

Begin with these resources to understand the system and general expectations.

Recognition and Entry Resources

Start your journey by exploring requirements, preparing evidence, and setting up your program record.

Applying for Accreditation

Advance your program by completing the accreditation process and preparing for site visit validation.

Maintaining Your Accreditation

Sustain quality over time through ongoing reporting, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Site Visits

Understand what to expect during observations and how to prepare your program and staff.

Accreditation Resources

Standards and Assessment Items


Explore the standards and assessment items that define and measure program quality.

Using the Early Learning Hub (ELP Hub)


Manage your program record, submit evidence, and track progress in one system.

Policies & Quality Assurance


Review policies, expectations, and processes that support accountability and program integrity.

Fees & Logistics


Find information on costs and administrative actions.

Multi-Site Organizations


Access resources designed for organizations managing multiple program locations.

Additional Resources

Get Started With Your Accreditation Journey

Email us at [email protected] or call 1-800-424-2460

 

Accreditation Resources & Support

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Accreditation Technical Assistance and Financial Support

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State Partnerships

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Early Learning Program News

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

Early Learning Program Quality Assessment & Accreditation