Accreditation

Each accrediting organization has its own criteria and standards for ensuring that Early Childhood Care and Education Programs are meeting the highest standards for providing quality services.

NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) evaluates all aspects of an early childhood program's quality using the following ten criteria:  Brochure

• Interactions among teachers and children
• Curriculum
• Relationships between teachers and families
• Staff qualifications and professional development
• Administration
• Staffing
• Physical environment
• Health and Safety
• Nutrition and food service
• Ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness