The Indiana Accreditation Project at Indiana AEYC Is Here for YOU!
What is Accreditation?   Accreditation is a national system that sets professional standards for early education and care programs. Currently, the Indiana Accreditation Project assists with accreditation through the 5 accrediting bodies that are recognized by the Indiana Bureau of Child Care in relationship to Paths to QUALITY™, Indiana's free and voluntary quality rating and improvement system for regulated child care programs. National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association for Family Child Care Homes National Early Childhood Program Accreditation Council on Accreditation Association of Christian Schools International     Why Become Accredited? Accredited programs offer children nurturing care and quality education in a safe and healthy environment that is respectful and reflective of cultural backgrounds. Children participate in developmentally appropriate learning activities and have access to materials that are appropriate for their ages, developmental levels, and individual needs.   Accreditation helps families identify responsive, safe, educational, and stimulating environments for their children. They can go to work knowing that their children are in a stable environment where school preparedness and social/emotional development are priorities.   Accredited programs experience improved employee attendance, morale, and productivity that result in consistently high-quality education and care.   Accredited programs contribute to building strong communities that support families: the availability of quality education and care programs is a benefit for businesses and a boon to a community’s potential economic growth.			How Can We Help You? The Indiana Accreditation Project at Indiana AEYC is designed specifically to assist programs that want to become accredited or maintain accreditation by providing: Financial support is available for all phases of accreditation, including annual renewals and supplies and equipment necessary to meet accreditation standards.* Quality advising, by degreed professionals with accreditation experience, provide on-site observations and consultation, technical support, and training for program staff.    >> Click here for a comprehensive view of supports offered by the Indiana Accreditation Project   >> Click here for the Indiana Accreditation Project’s history at Indiana AEYC   *Some exclusions/restrictions apply.  Contact the Indiana Accrediation Project at Indiana AEYC for details
			What Programs Qualify for Assistance?   Child Care Centers Registered Ministries Family Child Care Homes Preschools Head Start Programs Before/After School Programs, School-Based Early Childhood Programs   CLICK HERE TO APPLY for assistance from the Indiana Accreditation Project at Indiana AEYC

The Indiana Accreditation Project is a project of Indiana AEYC that is funded by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family Resources, Bureau of Child Care