NAEYC accreditation demonstrates that a childcare program complies with criteria that represent the current consensus as to what makes a high-quality program for young children.
Accreditation is a voluntary process of self-study and validation. The process addresses the following criteria:

• Interactions among teachers and children
• Curriculum
• Relationships among teachers and families
• Staff qualifications and development
• Administration
• Staffing
• Physical environment
• Health and safety
• Nutrition and food service
• Evaluation

For more information about NAEYC accreditation, visit the organization's website at www.naeyc.org.