NAFCC Accreditation
The National Association
for Family Child Care
NAFCC ORIENTATION COURSES AND MENTORING SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH REGION 6 EPS!
IEPD, a division of Child Development and Education, Inc., is proud to announce our comprehensive NAFCC Accreditation Program being offered in Region 6. Through an Educator Provider Support (EPS) grant from Region 6 EPS and The Department of Early Education and Care, we are offering the following services:
- NAFCC Accreditation Orientation Course in English: January 21 & February 4, 2012, 9 am – 3 PM, Jamaica Plain, MA CLICK HERE for Course Flyer
- NAFCC Accreditation Orientation Course in Spanish: January 28 & February 11, 2012, 9 am – 3 PM, Chelsea, MA CLICK HERE for Course Flyer
- NAFCC Accreditation Orientation Webinar in English: January 31 & February 7 OR February 2 & 9, 2012 CLICK HERE for Course Flyer
- NAFCC Accreditation Orientation Webinar in Spanish: February 14 & 16, 2012 CLICK HERE for Course Flyer
- Mentoring Services are also available to guide you through the Self-Study process. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Visit the Region 6 EPS Website to register for these programs: CLICK HERE
What is NAFCC Accreditation?
NAFCC Accreditation is recognized as the highest indicator that a family child care program is a quality environment.
NAFCC Accreditation is awarded to family child care providers who meet the eligibility requirements and the Quality Standards for NAFCC Accreditation. Accreditation reflects a high level of quality through a process that examines all aspects of the family child care program, i.e. relationships, the environment, developmental learning activities, safety and health, and professional and business practices.
Why choose nationally accredited family child care?
Significant research has provided evidence that warm, loving and home-like settings are natural environments for children during early childhood. While offering the safety and comfort of home, and providing a consistent caregiver throughout the years, family child care is the care choice for many parents.
NAFCC Accreditation is an indicator that family child care offers safe, inviting spaces and warm, nurturing care complete with educational activities designed to meet the needs and interests of all children while promoting individual development.
Nationally accredited homes meet high standards in child care and set the benchmark for quality.
We can help you become an accredited provider!
- Assist you in determining eligibility for accreditation
- Guide you to create a professional development plan which meets NAFCC requirements
- Support you as you make quality improvements to your program
- Offer help organizing required documentation
- Conduct a pre-observation visit to your program
Click Here: To find out more about our NAFCC Accreditation mentoring program.
For more information on NAFCC Accreditation, or to join, Click Here