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Re-accreditation

Providers display an on-going commitment to the profession of family child care when they pursue re-accreditation.  When providers become re-accredited, they continue to validate that high quality family child care is a valid child care option and essential to their community.





 

The re-accreditation process begins at the application step when an accredited provider has successfully completed the annual renewals.  

Because providers demonstrate growth, commitment to the quality standards, and continuous improvement through the annual renewals, providers are not required to enroll in self-study as long as their accreditation application is complete before their accreditation expires.

The re-accreditation process begins at self-study enrollment if annual renewals were not completed, accreditation has expired, or if a provider chooses to enroll in self study.

 

How to Apply for Re-accreditation

Re-accreditation information is mailed with the 2nd year annual renewal seal.  To maintain accreditation status, the provider must apply before the accreditation expires. 

 

Providers seeking re-accreditation are encouraged to complete the process in a timely manner so there is no gap in accreditation and a constant, easy to anticipate, re-accreditation date is maintained.  Re-accreditation will begin on the previous accreditation expiration date if the decision is made within 45 days prior to or after the original expiration date.  Please note the following time lines when planning to submit the accreditation application.


If eligibility is verified in... The observation visit will take place in... The accreditation decision will be made...
January April or May (candidate's choice) Typically within 12 weeks of receiving observation materials from both the candidate and the observer.
February May or June (candidate's choice)
March June or July (candidate's choice)
April July or August (candidate's choice)
May August or September (candidate's choice)
June September or October (candidate's choice)
July October or November (candidate's choice)
August November or December (candidate's choice)
September December or January (candidate's choice)
October January or February (candidate's choice)
November February or March (candidate's choice)
December March or April (candidate's choice)
Self-Study Enrollment
Application
Observation
Decision
Annual Renewals
Re-accreditation
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