ACCREDITATION FORMS FOR KINDERCARE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
ACCREDITATION FORMS
National Accreditation Commission Accreditation Forms for Use By KinderCare Education Programs
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To enroll in accreditation with the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs.
> Annual Report Form
To be submitted on the program’s accreditation anniversary date.
> Director Change Form for Awarded Programs
Form should be submitted with last two child care licensing reports.
Programs in Self-Study with a director change should notify accreditation by phone at 512-316-3679 or email: [email protected].
> Formal Education and Ongoing Training Log
This form must be included with the Request for Validation Visit and Annual Report.
> Initial Notification Form
Notification regarding changes to the program. To begin the process for maintaining compliance during program changes, this Initial Notification form is the first step to be completed.
> Plan of Action Submission Form
To be completed upon the request of the Accreditation Office.
> Request for Validation Visit Submission Form – For Self-Study Programs
For use by programs that are not currently accredited.
A program must be in Self-Study a minimum of 6-months prior to requesting for a validation visit. This form, the Request for Validation Visit form (found in the Accreditation Manual), and all required documentation must be received prior to the Self-Study expiration date.
> Request for Validation Visit Submission Form – Currently Awarded Programs
For use by programs that are currently accredited.
Currently Awarded programs must submit this form with the program’s Request for Validation Visit (found in the Accreditation Manual), and all required documentation one year prior to expiration, on the third anniversary date, to allow time for the Visit process and avoid a lapse in Accreditation. No extensions will be given. If the program does not feel ready to submit the Request for Validation Visit by the third anniversary date, a third Annual Report will be due in its stead. The Request for Validation Visit may be submitted subsequently.
> Employee Survey – Spanish
English version can be found in Accreditation Manual.
> Parent Survey – Spanish
English version can be found in Accreditation Manual.
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