Accreditation
If you care about quality in child care, you’ve come to the right place! ACE the Alligator is here to help you learn about accreditation, because Accreditation in Childcare is Excellence!
Click here to find an updated list of homes and centers/preschools in the Kent Regional 4C service area that have earned national accreditation.
Accreditation is important for…
Parents and Children:
· Children receive high quality care and education.
· Children are more ready to read when they enter school.
· One parent said she chose an accredited provider because, "I want the best care for my child."
Providers:
· "The process of looking at national standards and making improvements to my program is very empowering." (from a family home child care provider just earning her accreditation)
· “I feel so good knowing that I am doing all I can for the children in my care." (from a family home child care provider just earning her accreditation)
· It increases the teachers’ and directors’ feeling of accomplishment.
The Community:
· Accreditation defines standards of quality.
· Accredited programs help parents and policy makers recognize high quality child care and education.
· It promotes provider’s professional development.
For more information about national accreditation associations for child care and education programs, contact:
For child care centers and preschools:
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) www.naeyc.org
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) www.necpa.net
National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP) www.naccp.org – National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs
For family and group home child care: National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) www.nafcc.org
For school-age programs: National Afterschool Association (NAA) www.naaweb.org
In the Kent County, contact:
tonyac@4Cchildcare.org or (800) 448-6995 x242 for information