Accreditation
Accreditation standards are most often higher than licensing regulations. Child care programs can voluntarily become accredited; it is not mandated by state law. A number of organizations have developed accreditation systems to recognize early care and education programs that generally meet higher standards than are required by State regulations. The following is a list of national accreditation systems for early care and education programs.
Arizona Approved Accreditation Programs for Child Care Centers
National Association for theEducation of Young Children (NAEYC) |
National Accreditation Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP) |
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| American Montessori Society (AMS) 116 East 16th Street New York, NY 10003-2163 (212) 358-1250 www.amshq.org/  |
Arizona Approved Accreditation Programs for Afterschool
Association of Christian Schools |
Accreditation (NECPA) |
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National Afterschool Association (NAA) |
American Montessori Society (AMS) |
Arizona Approved Accreditation Programs for Family Child Care Centers
National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) |
Council for Professional Recognition (CDA) |