1. Self-Study
| Resource Name | Format | Language | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmarks to Quality | English | 2020 | |
| Training Requirements | English | 2017 | |
| Training Record | English | 12/2024 | |
| Self-Study Enrollment Form | English | 08/2022 | |
| Self-Study Enrollment Form (Spanish) | Spanish | 08/2022 | |
| Self-Study Guide FAQ | English | 2022 |
2. Accreditation Application
| Resource Name | Format | Language | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Accreditation and Re-Accreditation | Web Link | English | N/A |
| Accreditation Application/Re-accreditation | English | 08/2022 | |
| Accreditation Application/Re-accreditation | Spanish | 08/2022 | |
| Training Requirements | English | 11/2017 | |
| Accreditation Transfer Workbook | English | 2022 | |
| Training Record | English | 12/2024 | |
| Family Child Care TB Screening | English | 12/2024 | |
| Health Assessment Form | English | 2024 |
3. Observation
| Resource Name | Format | Language | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAFCC Quality Standards | Web Link | English | 2024 |
| NAFCC Quality Standards Spanish | Web Link | Spanish | 2024 |
| Accreditation Portal | Web Link | English | N/A |
| Observer Evaluation | English | 2024 | |
| Observer Evaluation | Spanish | 2024 | |
| Conflict of Interest Form | English | 2024 | |
| Conflict of Interest Form | Spanish | 2024 |
NAFCC Accreditation Observation Scheduling
Deciding when to apply for NAFCC accreditation
| Application Date | Observation Date |
|---|---|
| January 31st | April-May |
| February 28th (29th) | May-June |
| March 31st | June-July |
| April 30th | July-August |
| May 31st | August-September |
| June 30th | September-October |
| Application Date | Observation Date |
|---|---|
| July 31st | October-November |
| August 31st | November-December |
| September 30th | December-January |
| October 31st | January-February |
| November 30th | February-March |
| December 31st | March-April |
4. Scoring and Decision
| Resource Name | Format | Language | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAFCC Quality Standards | Web Link | English | 2024 |
| NAFCC Quality Standards Spanish | Web Link | Spanish | 2024 |
| Accreditation Portal | Web Link | English | N/A |
5. Maintenance
| Resource Name | Format | Language | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-Month Update | English | 08/2022 | |
| Accreditation Transfer Workbook | English | 2022 | |
| Accreditation Transfer Workbook Spanish | Spanish | 2022 |