What are the NAEYC accreditation requirements?

Programs are required to meet standards grouped into 10 areas: relationships with children, curriculum, teaching approaches, child assessment, nutrition and health, staff qualifications, relationship with children’s families, relationship with the community, physical environment, and program leadership and management.

What are the 6 standards of NAEYC?

The Standards

• Standard 1: Relationships.
• Standard 2: Curriculum.
• Standard 3: Teaching.
• Standard 4: Assessment of Child Progress.
• Standard 5: Health.
• Standard 6: Staff Competencies, Preparation, and Support.
• Standard 7: Families.
• Standard 8: Community Relationships.

What is the difference between licensing standards and NAEYC accreditation standards?

“Licensing” is required by the state to pass a minimal set of health and safety requirements. Unlike licensing, accreditation is a voluntary process. There are four main national accreditation associations, with NAEYC setting the most comprehensive group of standards.

What are professional standards in early childhood?

The 7 standards are: Know the content and how to teach it. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning.

Is the NAEYC accreditation standards in the process of being revised?

To reflect developments in the early childhood education profession and as a routine and healthy practice for an accrediting body, the NAEYC higher education accreditation standards are in the process of being revised.

Do you have to register with cbahi to be accredited?

Registration with CBAHI for the purpose of accreditation is required for all eligible healthcare facilities, and is the first step towards attaining accreditation whether for hospitals or for all other accreditation programs offered by CBAHI.

What are the NAEYC standards for early childhood education?

The 2010 NAEYC Standards for Initial and Advanced Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs are available as a PDF document. Programs currently pursuing or maintaining higher education accreditation should use the initial standards (found on p.29-43) to fully inform their accreditation work.

How to find a recognized degree in NAEYC?

Find a Program! Engage in one of our higher education accreditation or recognition systems and demonstrate your commitment to high-quality professional preparation. Looking to advance your professional knowledge and skills? Use the filter option in NAEYC’s degree directory to narrow your search to find accreditated or recognized programs.