NAEYC Accredidation
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children. Their accreditation program is a comprehensive system which measures the quality of early childhood education programs. Only 8% of early childhood programs in the United States have obtained NAEYC accreditation.
In order to achieve accreditation, teaching staff and administrators must provide evidence, through documentation and during an on-site visit by a NAEYC assessor, that the school meets the national quality standards in over 400 criteria. Every aspect of the program is studied and observed to ensure compliance with the following standards:
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Positive relationships between children and teachers
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A curriculum that fosters all areas of child development: cognitive, emotional, language, physical, and social
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Effective teaching practices
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Ongoing assessments of children’s learning and development.
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Promotion of good nutrition and health
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Qualifications of staff and ongoing professional development.
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Collaborative family involvement
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Relationships within the community to support achievement of program goals
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A safe and healthy physical environment
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Personnel, fiscal and program management policies
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