Advantages of Attending an Accredited Early Education Center

ADVANTAGES OF ATTENDING AN Accredited Early Education Center BASICS OF ACCREDITED EDUCATION CENTERS To earn National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), early education centers must: Standards evaluated: M Be licensed and in good standing A Meet a set of performance standards established specifically for early education centers Administration and general operations Indoor and outdoor environment Parent and community involvement A Work with parents to achieve classroom compliance and accreditation M Complete a self-assessment to identify areas for improvement Professional development and work environment Development programs Health and safety and work to provide a higher standard of education and care Standards set using information from: The American Public Health Association/American Academy of Pediatrics National Health and Safety Performance Standards The National Academy of Science, Committee on Family and Work Policies ADVANTAGES OF ACCREDITED EDUCATION CENTERS Only about 10% of early childhood Centers must meet and maintain education centers in America are accredited high standards for programs and staff Accreditation helps ensure that your child receives the best education In order to achieve accreditation, an education center must support the physical, emotional, and academic development of each child Accredited education centers encourage parent involvement Feedback from parents is required for accreditation You know that your input will be welcomed and appreciated You can rest assured that your child is in good hands To achieve accreditation, education centers must maintain high safety standards PROVIDED BY: World Sources: Child's www.necpa.net/stepbystep.php www.necpa.net/whynecpa.php www.necpa.net/necpastandards.php www.childcarehelpline.org/early-childhood-accreditation.php preschoolers.about.com/od/parentingglossary/g/accreditation.htm WWWPRESCHOOLNEWTOWNCOM