Frequently Asked Questions about NAEYC Accreditation

What are the steps to becoming NAEYC Accredited?
www.naeyc.org/accreditation/steps.asp

How does my program enroll in the process?
www.naeyc.org/accreditation/enrollment.asp

What standards should qualified teachers demonstrate
that are essential to quality programs for young children?
Qualified Teachers Are Essential to Quality Programs for Young Children

What are the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and Accreditation Criteria?
www.naeyc.org/accreditation/050415.asp

What does research say about NAEYC Accreditation?
www.naeyc.org/ece/research.asp

What are the fees associated with NAEYC Accreditation?
http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/process.asp

Is there financial support to help with the costs?
http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/pdf/accreditation_scholarship_program.pdf  (PDF)

What is an Accreditation Facilitation Project? Can it help my program?
http://www.naeyc.org/academy/AccreditationFacilitationProjectsPage.asp

Important Terms used through out the accreditation process:
http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/glossary.asp

Additional background information on NAEYC Accreditation:
http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/nextEra.asp

Additional information about NAEYC Accreditation (including forms, resources, timelines and much more):
http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/accredited.asp


Jeannette Corey & Vicki Aspenberg, Accreditation Committee Chairpersons
212-807-0144
accreditation@nycaeyc.org