A significant amount of research regarding early learning and child development supports the field of early education in setting benchmarks and best practice standards for serving children in programs from birth to kindergarten. The NCPSA Commission on Infant and Early Children Education provides the necessary resources, tools, and a process for accrediting their schools and centers.
Resources:
- Handbook for the Recognition of Early Childhood Education Programs and Schools »
- Definition of an Early Childhood School/Center »
- Five Level Approach for Achieving Accreditation »