The Maintenance Phase protects your NAFCC Accreditation and reinforces your alignment with the NAFCC Quality Standards. Your NAFCC Accreditation remains valid for three (3) years, provided the required 18-month update is completed and submitted within the designated timeframe.
The 18-month checkpoint confirms your continued alignment with the NAFCC Quality Standards and demonstrates your ongoing commitment to:
All updates are submitted through the NAFCC Accreditation Portal.
30 days before your 18-month anniversary.
Update must be submitted at the 18-month mark.
30 days after your 18-month anniversary.
Timely submission protects your accreditation status.
Key Components
Cost
Cost:
Member: $200
Non-Member: $240
Duration
The Maintenance Phase spans the 3-year accreditation period, with the 18-month update serving as a required checkpoint. Educators must submit their 18-month Update through the NAFCC Accreditation Portal within 30 days before or after the 18-month anniversary of your accreditation.
Training hours are encouraged but not required during the 18-month checkpoint.
Training hours are encouraged as part of your ongoing growth.
Your accreditation continues uninterrupted when the 18-month update is submitted on time.
If the required update is not submitted within the designated window, NAFCC may initiate a review of accreditation status to ensure continued compliance with Quality Standards.
Failure to submit the required 18-month update within the designated window may result in a review of your accreditation status.
NAFCC may request additional documentation or conduct compliance check-ins to ensure continued alignment with the Quality Standards.
If your program relocates:
Accreditation does not transfer to a new owner.
Maintaining accreditation is a continued partnership.
E-mail: accreditation@nafcc.org
Phone: 202-796-5700
Join us for Accreditation Office Hours:
Daytime: 1:30 pm EST (every other Thursday)
Evening: 7:00 pm EST (every other Thursday)
