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►What
is NAEYC Accreditation?
Accreditation is the status given to an early childhood program
reviewed by a national commission composed of recognized experts in
child care and early childhood education. The program must be judged to
be in substantial compliance with the NAEYC Academy criteria for high
quality early childhood programs Accreditation is granted for a
five-year period.
An early childhood program—child care center, preschool,
kindergarten, or before- and/or after-school program—voluntarily applied
for accreditation by the NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Program
Accreditation. The program then engaged in an extensive self-study based
on the Academy's criteria for high quality early childhood program. The
accuracy of the program's self-study was verified during a site visit to
the program by volunteer validators. The validated self-study, including
the program director's responses to the validation visit, was reviewed
by a national commission.
NAEYC Accredited early childhood programs are committed to ongoing
program evaluation and continuous improvement. They agree to act upon
the commission's suggestions regarding areas needing improvement and to
submit annual written reports documenting improvements and continued
compliance. [more]
►NAEYC
Accredited programs in CT
A form is provided on this
Website to find
NAEYC accredited programs near you.
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►
The Right Choice for Kids
Are you choosing a child care program for your son or daughter?
Are you frightened or sad about the thought of someone else taking care
of your child? Many families struggle with the decision to enroll their
children into child care, and once the decision is made, choosing the
right program is just as hard. The National Association for the
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NAEYC Accreditation has become the mark of quality, helping parents find
the best possible early childhood experience.
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