Governance

The Council for NAEYC Accreditation

In 2003, NAEYC’s Governing Board established the Council for NAEYC Accreditation as an independent body to ensure the equity, integrity and accountability of its own accreditation system.   In three years the Council has turned its attention to policies and decisions related to accreditation procedures as well as accreditation appeals.  

The NAEYC Governing Board appoints early childhood education experts and representatives from accredited programs to the Council for three-year terms.  The Council reports directly to the Board on its five distinct responsibilities. 

1. Review and approve NAEYC’s early childhood education accreditation operating policies and procedures.
2. Monitor the NAEYC Academy’s performance using standards for accountability. 
3. Oversee early childhood program accreditation decisions.
4. Recommend to the Governing Board cooperative relationships with other accreditation systems.
5. Regularly review and revise NAEYC’s accreditation criteria for approval by the Governing Board.

Individuals may apply for a position on the 2008 Council.

• 2007 Council actions and statements (coming soon)
• 2006 Council actions (coming soon)
• Council Members

The NAEYC Academy Appeals Process

The Council for NAEYC Accreditation provides a formal appeal process for programs that receive the following decisions from the NAEYC Academy:

• Deferral, Denial, or Revocation of Accreditation
• Denial of Candidacy
• Denial of Extension Request
• Required Verification Visit

The appeal process is available to currently accredited programs or programs seeking accreditation. The Council only reviews appeals that meet the guidelines established in this document.

NOTE: Dissatisfaction with the decision is not sufficient grounds for an appeal.

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