Observation and Decision

Educators may move their observation to a future observation cycle one time only with written notice to the Accreditation Department.

• Written notification must be sent to accreditation@nafcc.org.
• Conflicts outside of submitted blackout dates must be communicated immediately.
• A $150 fee applies if:
  • Notice is not provided in advance, or
  • The rescheduling limit is exceeded.

Policy Note: Repeated rescheduling may require re-entry into the accreditation process.

NAFCC may approve up to two (2) no-cost extensions of the Observation Window for legitimate reasons.

• Requests must be submitted in writing to accreditation@nafcc.org.
• Educators may postpone their observation for up to six (6) months with a $150 fee.
• All extension requests must be submitted before the Observation Window closes.

Approval of extensions is at the discretion of the Accreditation Department.

Educators who are unable to participate in their scheduled observation must formally withdraw in writing to accreditation@nafcc.org.

• NAFCC will attempt contact three (3) times before automatic withdrawal.
• Educators who withdraw must restart the accreditation process, including applicable fees.

• Blackout dates must be submitted via the Accreditation Portal at least two weeks before your Observation Window begins.
• Federal holidays do not count toward your six (6) blackout dates.
• Direct contact with Observers for scheduling changes is not permitted.
• All scheduling communications must go through NAFCC.

All observation documents must be uploaded through the Accreditation Portal within 48 hours after your observation.
Documents must be submitted as a single scanned PDF file. Photos will not be accepted.
Required:

• Self-Certification Form (shared during Observation Scheduluing)
  (All standards with lines must be completed, even if marked “Not Applicable.”)
• Educator Conflict of Interest Form // Español Educador Conflicto de Interes
  (Completed after receiving your Observer’s name.)
• Observer Evaluation Form // Español Evaluación del Observedor
  (Completed after the observation is conducted.)
• Family Survey // Español Encuesta Familiar
  At least 80% of currently enrolled families must submit the survey directly to NAFCC.
  Families may submit surveys as early as scheduling and up to 48 hours after the observation.

Available as:

• Fillable PDF // Español Encuesta Familiar
• Online Form
• QR code: