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Accreditation

Committed to excellence in early care and education, DVAEYC provides technical assistance support to programs seeking first time or re-accreditation under the NAEYC national accreditation system.  Established in 1985, NAEYC’s voluntary accreditation system sets professional standards for early childhood education programs, and helps families identify high-quality programs. DVAEYC can provide coaching and resources to programs that are pursuing accreditation.  Contact phyllis@dvaeyc.org for more information on our services.

NAFCC Accreditation Support

With support from the Pew Charitable Trust and other local foundations, DVAEYC is able to convene a family child care accreditation support project. The project offers family and group child care practitioners professional development, technical assistance for Keystone STARS and technical support to achieve national accreditation through the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC).  Being accredited is an indicator for children, parents, employers and communities that family child care homes offer safe, nurturing and educational experiences that meet the needs of individual children. Contact sarah@dvaeyc.org for more information about family child care accreditation.