Accredited homes and centers voluntarily measure up to national standards of quality that have been established by national organizations. There are several national organizations which provide accreditation:

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
NAEYC accredits early childhood programs that are committed to meeting national standards of quality

National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
NAFCC accredits family child care homes that offer high-quality child care services.

National Early Childhood Program Accreditation Commission (NECPA)
NECPA accredits small child care programs that meet high-quality standards.

National Afterschool Association (NAA)
NAA accredits afterschool programs that offer high-quality services.

For questions about accreditation or mentoring you can call:

• Vermont Child Care Provider Association www.vccpa.org or email info@vccpa.org
• Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VAEYC) at (802) 244-6282 or www.vaeyc.org
• Child Development Divison at 800-649-2642 ext. 4551