Accreditation

NAEYC Updates - NAEYC posts regular updates about changes in the NAEYC accreditation system on their NEW T.O.R.C.H. web site and in FREE, montly Accreditation E-Updates.

Register on line at http://www.naeyc.org/academy/primary/eupdates to start receiving your FREE, monthly notices about the latest NAEYC accreditation information today!

 Introducing NAEYC's NEW Website - T.O.R.C.H.  To make it easier for programs to access, understand, and easily use the information about the NAEYC Accreditation process and criteria standards, NAEYC has created The Online Resource Center Headquarters (TORCH).

TORCH includes check-lists, spreadsheets, tips, and many other resources for early childhood programs in all steps of the NAEYC accreditation process, as well as resources for presenting accreditation facts to various audiences through the use of PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and brochures.  For more information, click here.

How can I access TORCH? - TORCH is available at no cost to anyone interested in learning more about NAEYC Accreditation.

 Simply follow the TORCH self-registration instructions below:

1. Go to http://lms.naeyc.org/iCohere/torch
2. Enter Login ID: naeyc; Password: naeyc
3. Click the triangle beside the password box.
4. You will see "Welcome to TORCH" and the NAEYC Accreditation logo. Click on the triangle button to continue.
5. Enter your new individual login ID. Click on the triangle button to continue.
6. Select your time zone using the drop down box. Click on the triangle button to continue.
7. Change your password. Click on the triangle button to continue.
8. Enter your profile information. Click on the triangle button to submit.

Please remember to use your new login ID and password the next time you log in to T.O.R.C.H.