Benefits of being an NAEYC Accredited Program:
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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. |
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