Accreditation

For Children: Accreditation is an indicator that child care facilities and homes offer safe, inviting spaces and warm, nurturing care complete with educational activities designed to meet the needs and interests of all children while promoting individual development.

For Parents: Accreditation is an indicator that parents can use to help identify responsive, stimulating child care and education. Parents can expect that their children are growing and learning in an environment that is responsive to their child's needs.

For Employers: Accreditation is an indicator that child care facilities and homes offer a stable, high-quality child care program which research has shown directly improves employee attendance, morale, and productivity.

For Communities: Accreditation is an indicator that quality child care and education is available to help to make communities attractive to families, signaling that children are well cared for and educated during their early years and before and after school.