Enroll in Self-Study

Enroll in Self-Study

The first step to becoming accredited through the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs is to enroll in Self-Study. Along with the Self-Study Application, a copy of the program’s current operating license and a copy of the latest licensing inspection report must be submitted to submissi[email protected] as part of the application process.

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Complete the online Self-Study enrollment below by choosing the fee that matches your Licensed Capacity (not Enrollment), and completing the application. You will also need to submit a copy of your operating license and a copy of your latest licensing inspection report. You can also download the Self-Study Enrollment Form directly to your computer and submit the form and documentation by email to [email protected]. Programs can pay using a credit card or by e-check/invoice.

The electronic Accreditation Manual will be sent via email within 5-10 business days of receipt of full payment, application, and licensing documentation. A hard copy of the Accreditation Manual in the form of a 3-ring binder is available for additional purchase and will be sent via United States Postal Service within 5-10 business days of payment. To add the hard copy Manual, click Pay This Fee Option for the appropriate licensed capacity bracket and change the Option drop-down menu to “Electronic and Hard Copy Accreditation Manual”.

The Self-Study is effective for two years from the date of enrollment. Programs must submit the Request for Validation Visit and all required support documents/materials prior to the expiration of the Self-Study.

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Mr. McGuckin is a graduate of Duquense Law School and is the owner of Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates Law Firm, which represents child care agencies in Pennsylvania, and has consulting agreements with child care agencies across the country, including several large Head Start programs. Because of his extensive expertise in the area of law affecting the child care industry, Mr. McGuckin has gained a national reputation as "The Child Care Lawyer". Having done so for over forty years, he continues to train child care professionals on a variety of issues including personnel, administration, and other management and legal issues. In addition, he is the author of three publications designed for child care administrators, "Current Issues in Child Care,” “ Model Personnel Policies for Child Care Agencies 1 st through 6 th Editions," and “Model Parent Handbook for Child Care Agencies,” all which have proven to be valuable assets to the child care industry nationwide. Since 2007, Mr. McGuckin has served on the Board of Directors of the National Accreditation Council (NAC) of the Association for Early Learning Leaders (AELL). Most recently, Ron served a four year term as Board President of the Association of Early Learning Leader’s Board of Directors.