Program Improvement- Accreditation
What is Accreditation? | Why become Accredited? | NAEYC Acrreditation | NAFCC Accreditation
NSACA Accreditation | OECE, First 5 Accreditation Facilitation Project | SBAEYC Accreditation Committee
S.B. County Programs
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a professional voluntary self-study process by which early childhood programs demonstrate that they meet national standards of excellence and quality. The process includes gathering information from families, teachers, administrators and observing the care and education provided to children. A detailed description of the process can be found at www.naeyc.org, www.nafcc.org or www.naaweb.org.
Why Become Accredited?
The key benefits of becoming accredited include:
- Improved staff morale and competency
- Being a part of self-evaluation system
- Feeling of professionalism
- Validation of program’s standards and approaches
- Helps programs market their programs to families
NAEYC Accreditation - Center Based
 For more information about NAEYC accreditation follow this link- www.naeyc.org/accreditation.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ACCREDITED PROGRAMS
Recognizing that the increase in fees associated with NAEYC Accreditation may create a financial challenge for some accredited programs, NAEYC's Governing Board and the F.B. Heron Foundation have allocated funds to subsidize the additional costs for programs serving low-income children.
Scholarships are now available to defray the increase in the Annual Report and Validation Visit fees. Scholarship applications and information are available online at: http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/pdf/accreditation_scholarship_program.pdf.
NAFCC Accreditation - Family Child Care
For more information about NAFCC accreditation follow this link- www.nafcc.org.
NSACA Accreditation - School Age
For more information about NSACA accreditation follow this link- www.naaweb.org/accreditation.
Office Of Early Care & Education, First 5 Accreditation Facilitation Project
The Office of Early Care and Education, First 5 operates a local accreditation facilitation project. The project is open to center based and family child care providers who are interested in becoming accredited. An application and acceptance into the project is required. The project provides on-site visits, personal support, training opportunites and funding to assists programs with the self-evaluation process. For more information on how to apply for the project please contact Sharol Viker at 805-922-6480. Information about the Santa Barbara Accreditation Facilitation project can also be found on the NAEYC website. www.naeyc.org/accreditation/facilitation.asp.
SBAEYC Accreditation Committee
The purpose of the SBAEYC Accreditation Committee is to support NAEYC Accreditation in the local community. For more information about the committee and how you can become a member please call Ann Wood or Martha Chivens.
S.B. County Programs
Santa Barbara County Programs Attain National Accreditation
Congratulations to NAFCC Accredited Programs
Busy Bee's Home Preschool
Becky Wheeler-
”It took a lot of hard work and dedication, but it was worth it!”
Becky operates a large family child care home in the Santa Maria/Orcutt area. She has been providing early care and education services for families for over 14 years. Becky received her first accreditation in October 2003. |
Galindo's Family Daycare
Helindora Galindo |
Jerez Day Care
Ana Jerez |
McKone Family Child Care
Laura McKone |
Melody Day Preschool
Melody Wynn |
Monroy Family Day Care
Danielle Monroy-
“I was reenergize by the process and affirmed that I was providing an exceptional environment for children”
Danielle has operated a large family child care home in Goleta for over 16 years. She provides early care and education to an ethnically diverse, mixed age group of children ranging from two years of age through school age. Danielle holds a CDA and AA degree in Early Childhood and is working on her BA degree. Danielle received her first accreditation in June 2003. |
Angela Sandoval
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Teresa Webb
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Congratulations to NAEYC Accredited Programs
Adam Center
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AHC Parent Participation Workshop
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Chapel Toddler Center
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Circle of Friends
Children's Center
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De Colores Preschool
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El Montecito Early School
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Guadalupe Head Start
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Just for Kids State Preschool
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Kinko's Early Learning Center
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La Honda
State Preschool
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The Learning Place
State Preschool
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Orfalea Family
Children's Center
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Santa Ynez State Preschool
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Sierra Madre
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Los Alamos State Preschool
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Vandenberg AFB
Child Development Center
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Zaca Center/ SBCEO
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Los Padres Head Start
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| Storyteller Childrens Center |
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Congratulations to NSACA Accredited Programs
Vandenberg AFB
Before & After School Program
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If you are an accredited program in Santa Barbara County and are not listed here, please contact the Office of Early Care & Education, First 5 at 805-739-8740. |
