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NAEYC
ACCREDITATION
NAEYC The Mark of Quality in Early Childhood Education
What is NAEYC ?
The National Association for the Education of Young Children is the leading
force in quality Early Childhood Education. New research on the importance
of early development and learning as well as the role of highly qualified
programs and teachers in promoting positive outcomes for children, makes
it imperative that early childhood programs adhere to the highest quality
of proven standards.
Why choose a NAEYC accredited school?
NAEYC accreditation involves a year long program-study which includes researching,
assessing and improving criteria within 10 Program Standards which
include:
Relationships: promotes positive relationships among all children
and
adults encouraging each child’s sense of individual worth and belonging.
Curriculum: promotes learning and development in each developmental domain: social, emotional, physical, language, cognitive.
Teaching: promotes developmentally appropriate teaching approaches that
enhance each child’s learning and development.
Assessment of Child Progress: formal and informal assessment approaches
provide information on child’s learning and development. Reciprocal communications with families regarding assessments promote solid understanding of child’s
progress.
Health: promotes safety and health of children and protects children
from illness & injury
Teachers: employs degree Early Childhood Education teachers committed
to continuous education which focuses on children’s learning and development.
Families: establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with families fostering development of children
Community Relationships: establishes relationships with and uses resources
of the school’s community
Physical Environment: provides a safe, appropriate and learning-rich indoor and outdoor physical environment.
Leadership & Management: implements policies, procedures and systems
that support a stable staff and strong personnel, fiscal and program
management for high-quality expectations and experiences.
NAEYC is the largest and most influential organization of Early Childhood
Educators
dedicated to continually improving the quality of programs
for young children.
NAEYC
The Mark of Quality in Early Childhood Education
What is NAEYC ?
The National Association for the Education of Young Children
is the leading force in quality Early Childhood Education. New research on the
importance of early development and learning as well as the role of highly qualified
programs and teachers in promoting positive outcomes for children, makes it imperative
that early childhood programs adhere to the highest quality of proven standards.
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