Professional Documents
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is a process of
certifying whether an organization or
institution is competent, credible,
ethical, safe, up-to-date, and of quality.
Even organizations that issue accreditation
are, themselves, accredited through
accreditation bodies.
The system is very thorough.
Accreditation organizations
like NAEYC will use standards
to evaluate a programlike a
rubric or grading system.
Accredited programs
must meet
ALL 10
The program promotes positive relationships among all children and adults.
It encourages each childs sense of individual worth
and [their sense of] belonging as part of a community
and [it] fosters each childs ability to contribute
as a responsible community member.
What to Ask*:
Do you feel welcome?
Is it a positive
environment?
Can kids be kids?
What does problem
solving look like?
How are children
encouraged & disciplined?
"The 10 NAEYC Program Standards." Naecy.org. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Web. 9 Sept. 2014. <http://families.naeyc.org/accredited-article/10-naeyc-program-standards>.
The program implements a curriculum that is consistent with its goals for
children and promotes learning and development in each of the following
areas: social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive.
What to Ask*:
"The 10 NAEYC Program Standards." Naecy.org. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Web. 9 Sept. 2014. <http://families.naeyc.org/accredited-article/10-naeyc-program-standards>.
What to Ask*:
Are children wellsupervised?
Is childrens work
displayed &
acknowledged?
Do children spend
time outdoors?
How many senses
can be used in the
classroom?
"The 10 NAEYC Program Standards." Naecy.org. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Web. 9 Sept. 2014. <http://families.naeyc.org/accredited-article/10-naeyc-program-standards>.
What to Ask*:
What sort of assessments are used?
Is there a log of observations?
A grading system?
How is each area of development
(math, science, cognitive skill, language, socialemotional, physical) assessed?
In what ways do assessments influence
curriculum?
How will I be informed about my childs
progress?
"The 10 NAEYC Program Standards." Naecy.org. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Web. 9 Sept. 2014. <http://families.naeyc.org/accredited-article/10-naeyc-program-standards>.
The program promotes the nutrition and health of children and protects
children and staff from illness and injury. Children must be healthy and
safe in order to learn and grow. Programs must be healthy and safe to
support childrens healthy development.
"The 10 NAEYC Program Standards." Naecy.org. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Web. 9 Sept. 2014. <http://families.naeyc.org/accredited-article/10-naeyc-program-standards>.
The program employs and supports a teaching staff with the educational
qualifications, knowledge, and professional commitment necessary to
promote childrens learning and development and to support families
diverse needs and interests.
Teachers should have credentials
such as:
Child Development Associate
(CDA) credentials
Associates Degrees
*Bachelors/ Masters Degrees
Programs should offer
orientation for new staff as
well as provisions for staff
development & continuing
education opportunities.
Always
remember:
a PARENT is a
childs 1st
teacher!
The program establishes relationships with and uses the resources of the
childrens communities to support the achievement of program goals.
What to Ask*:
What community ties does the
program have?
Does the program offer field trip
experiences?
Are people brought in from other
facilities to lead unique educational
opportunities?
Where are the libraries, museums,
parks, gardens, and community
centers in relation to the location of
the program?
"The 10 NAEYC Program Standards." Naecy.org. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Web. 9 Sept. 2014. <http://families.naeyc.org/accredited-article/10-naeyc-program-standards>.
What to Ask*:
Can children be seen &/ heard at all times?
Are chairs, tables, sinks, toilets, etc. childsized?
Do toys & materials appear ageappropriate? Clean? In good repair?
Are there barriers between playgrounds &
streets, parking lots, and other hazards?
Does the facility provide first-aid kits, fire
alarms & extinguishers, carbon monoxide
meters, & other safety equipment?
"The 10 NAEYC Program Standards." Naecy.org. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Web. 9 Sept. 2014. <http://families.naeyc.org/accredited-article/10-naeyc-program-standards>.
0-12m
1:4
3y
1:6
12-24m
1:4
4-5y
1:8
24-36m
1:5
6y
1:9
Now youve got all the tools and guidelines you need as you
start to choose a program that suits the needs of your family!
"The 10 NAEYC Program Standards." Naecy.org. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Web. 9 Sept. 2014. <http://families.naeyc.org/accredited-article/10-naeyc-program-standards>.