You can find accredited child care programs by calling 211 Child Care at 1-800-505-1000 or search at search.211childcare.org
- Relationships
- Curriculum (goals that promote learning )
- Teaching (teaching approaches)
- Assessment of Child Progress (provide information on children’s learning and development)
- Health (promotes nutrition and health)
- Teachers (meets educational qualifications)
- Families (establishes collaborative relationships)
- Community Relationships (establishes relationship with community)
- Physical Environment (indoor and outdoor space, equipment and materials)
- Leadership and Management (policies and procedures support program management)
Website: www.naeyc.org
Phone: 1-800-424-2460
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC)
Types of child care: School Based Settings
Main standards addressed:
- Mission and Expectations
- Curriculum
- Instruction
- Assessment
- Leadership and Organization
- School Resources for Learning
- Community Resources for Learning
Website: http://cpems.neasc.org/standards-policies/elementary-standards
Phone: 855-886-3272
Head Start
Types of child care: Child Care Centers, School Based Settings
Main Standards Addressed:
- Learning Environment
- Health and Nutrition
- Relationships
- Curriculum
Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/hs/about
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
Type of child care: Family Child Care
Main standards addressed:
- Relationships
- The Environment
- Developmental Learning Activities
- Safety and Health
- Professional Business Practices
Website: www.nafcc.org
Phone: 1-800-359-3817
Council on Accreditation (COA)
Website: www.coanet.org/home
To find accredited programs in your area contact 211 Child Care at 1-800-505-1000 or search on the web at resources.211childcare.org