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ACCREDITATION

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Helpful Links and Resources

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• Accreditation of Programs for Young Children

  • Since 1985, NAEYC's national, voluntary accreditation system has set professional standards for early childhood education programs, and helped families identify high-quality programs for their young children.

• Accreditation of Associate Degree Programs

  • NAEYC accredits high-quality Associate Degree Programs that prepare early childhood educators.

• Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Degree Programs

  • NAEYC also recognizes high-quality Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs, as part of the accreditation system of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

• Locate an Accredited Center

• If you are a program interested in pursuing accreditation, start here.

• Why Should You Choose NAEYC Accreditation

• Programs Pursuing Accreditation or Re-accreditation Overview

• Torch Website 

  • The online resource center headquarters to support program quality improvement through NAEYC Accreditation for Early Childhood Programs.

• Scholarships for Programs interested in Accreditation E-Updates

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