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NAEYC strives to raise the quality of education for all children from birth through age eight. Accreditation systems are a major part of NAEYC's efforts to improve early childhood education; they allow programs to provide the best learning experiences for young children and their educators by meeting national standards of quality.
Since 1985, NAEYC has offered a national, voluntary accreditation system to set professional standards for early childhood education programs, and to help families identify high-quality programs. Today, NAEYC Accreditation represents the mark of quality in early childhood education. Over 6,500 child care programs, preschools, early learning centers, and other center- or school-based early childhood education programs are currently NAEYC-Accredited. These programs provide high quality care and education to nearly one million young children in the United States, its territories, and programs affiliated with the United States Department of Defense.
NAEYC accredited programs invest in early childhood education because they believe in the benefits to children and families. Early childhood experiences—from birth to age 8—have an enormous impact on children’s lifelong learning and positively contribute to their health and development. Early childhood education programs with the mark of quality benefit children with greater readiness for and success in school.
It is for this reason that parents and families are seeking out NAEYC-accredited programs. Parents choosing an early childhood education program can be overwhelmed by trying to find the highest-quality program for their child. NAEYC Accreditation is the mark of quality that families are looking for. NAEYC Accreditation gives families the chance to make the Right Choice for Kids.
The following groups within NAEYC contribute to NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children.
NAEYC accredited programs invest in early childhood education because they believe in the benefits to children and families. Early childhood experiences—from birth to age 8—have an enormous impact on children’s lifelong learning and positively contribute to their health and development. Early childhood education programs with the mark of quality benefit children with greater readiness for and success in school.
It is for this reason that parents and families are seeking out NAEYC-accredited programs. Parents choosing an early childhood education program can be overwhelmed by trying to find the highest-quality program for their child. NAEYC Accreditation is the mark of quality that families are looking for. NAEYC Accreditation gives families the chance to make the Right Choice for Kids.
The following groups within NAEYC contribute to NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children.
- NAEYC Academy - implements the NAEYC accreditation process
- NAEYC Assessors - conduct site visits
- Accreditation Program Support - supports programs throughout the accreditation process
- Council for NAEYC Accreditation - ensures the equity, integrity, and accountability of the NAEYC Academy
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Staff at Nebraska AEYC are available to provide support for accreditation This is available for on-site consulting. Costs are hourly, and include costs for travel time and expenses. For more information, contact: Tracy Gordon, Co-Executive Director & Project Coordinator, 402-476-2089 or [email protected]
NAEYC hosts a page on their website dedicated to families that offers information and resources related to child development, family involvement and quality programming. To search for NAEYC Accredited programs click on this link http://families.naeyc.org/ |
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See what some programs have to say about NAEYC Accreditation:
"I know it is a lot of work, but in the long run your center, your children and your families will reap the benefits." –Diane Rudash, Director of Lasting Impressions Child Development Center
“It’s great to have a consensus (NAEYC Accreditation) throughout the field.” – Alissa Levey Baugh, Director, Early Childhood Services
"I know it is a lot of work, but in the long run your center, your children and your families will reap the benefits." –Diane Rudash, Director of Lasting Impressions Child Development Center
“It’s great to have a consensus (NAEYC Accreditation) throughout the field.” – Alissa Levey Baugh, Director, Early Childhood Services
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Accreditation of Programs for Young Children
Since 1985, NAEYC's national accreditation system has set professional standards for early childhood education programs, allowing families to find high-quality programs for their children. Click here to find NAEYC Accredited Early Child Care Center and Preschool Programs |
Accreditation of Higher Education Programs
The NAEYC Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs awards accreditation to early childhood associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs that demonstrate evidence of excellence by meeting the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards. The NAEYC accreditation process provides a framework for self-study, external evaluation, and improvement in the quality of teacher preparation programs. There are currently 195 institutions in 39 states with NAEYC-accredited programs. Click here to find NAEYC Accredited Higher Education Programs |
