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Accreditation What is Accreditation? Unlike licensing, which is required by law for certain types of child care, accreditation is a decision made by the provider. Accreditation means a provider has successfully shown that she or he meets standards based on a national scale of professional quality child care or education. Accreditation for Family Child Care National Association for Family Child Care To receive accreditation family child care providers complete an in-depth review. This process includes: Proof of licensing. Observation by a representative. Review of family child care records. A written self-evaluation by the provider. A parent review of the provider’s self-evaluation. Interviews with the provider. Accreditation for Child Care Centers National Academy of Early Childhood Programs Early childhood programs, such as child care centers, preschool, kindergartens, or before-school and/or after-school programs can apply for accreditation. Accreditation can be granted for a three-year period. Accreditation is awarded to programs that:
After School Program Accreditation National AfterSchool Association The National AfterSchool Association (NAA) is the accrediting body for school age programs
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