Accreditation Technical Assistance:

Accreditation Technical Assistance:

There are five child development specialists across the state assisting child care centers and family home providers with the process of accreditation. Technical assistance includes support navigating the accreditation process, classroom or home observation, and staff training. The Office of Early Care and Education covers all costs for all accreditation materials and fees, provides quality improvement grants, and a one-time accreditation bonus. Grant and bonus amounts are based on the number of children served. To learn more about accreditation, feel free to contact the Office of Early Care and Education staff member in your area.

• The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
• The National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
• The National Accreditation Commission (NAC)
• The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
• The National After-School Association (NAA)