NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and ...

1 NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment Item1 NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment ItemsApproved by the NAEYC Council on the Accreditation of Early Learning Programs*Applies to all Accreditation site visits beginning July 2019 until otherwise Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment Items Copyright 2019 National Association for the Education of Young Children. All rights AccreditationChief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Michelle KangSenior Director, NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs Kristen JohnsonDirector, Quality Assessment and Assurance Susan HedgesSenior Reliability Specialist Amanda BattsDirector, Quality Improvement and Program Support April D.

2 KimbleSenior Creative Design Manager Henrique J. SibleszThrough its work, the National Association for the Education of Young Children ( NAEYC ) provides a forum for discussion of major issues and ideas in the Early childhood field, with the hope of provoking thought and promoting professional growth. National Association for the Education of Young Children 1313 L Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-4101 202-232-8777 800-424-2460 of NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment Items are permitted to photocopy and distribute up to 25 copies of this publication (including electronic copies distributed to more than 25 recipients) for educational or training purposes only.

3 Photocopies may only be made from an original copy of this accepts requests for limited use of our copyrighted material. For permission to reprint, adapt, translate, or otherwise reuse and repurpose content from this publication more extensively than outlined above, review our guidelines at Credits All photos copyright Getty ImagesNAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment Items. Copyright 2019 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of.

4 6 Limitations of Structure ..7 Overview ..8 NAEYC Program Standards and Accreditation Assessment Items 101 Relationships ..10 Definition of Standard 1 Relationships ..10 Rationale ..11 Topic Areas .. Building Positive Relationships Between Teachers and Families .. Building Positive Relationships Between Teachers and Children .. Helping Children Make Friends .. Creating a Predictable, Consistent, and Harmonious Classroom .. Addressing Challenging Behaviors .. Promoting Self-Regulation ..15 Accreditation Assessment Items for Standard 1 Relationships.

5 162 Curriculum ..19 Definition of Standard 2 Curriculum 19 Rationale ..20 Topic Areas .. Essential Characteristics .. Social and Emotional Physical Development .. Language Development .. Early Early Mathematics .. Science .. Technology .. Creative Expression and Appreciation for the Arts .. Health and Safety .. Social Studies ..30 Accreditation Assessment Items for Standard 2 Curriculum ..323 Teaching ..39 Definition of Standard 3 Teaching ..39 Rationale ..40 Topic Areas .. Designing Enriched Learning Environments.

6 Creating Caring Communities for Learning .. Supervising Children .. Using Time, Grouping, and Routines to Achieve Learning Goals .. Responding to Children s Interests and Needs .. Making Learning Meaningful for All Children .. Using Instruction to Deepen Children s Understanding and Build Their Skills and Knowledge ..46 Accreditation Assessment Items for Standard 3 Teaching ..484 Assessment of Child Progress 53 Definition of Standard 4 Assessment of Child Progress ..53 Rationale ..54 Topic Areas .. Creating an Assessment Plan.

7 Using Appropriate Assessment Methods .. Identifying Children s Interests and Needs and Describing Children s Progress .. Adapting Curriculum, Individualizing Teaching, and Informing Program Development .. Communicating With Families and Involving Families in the Assessment Process ..57 Accreditation Assessment Items for Standard 4 Assessment of Child Progress ..595 Health ..61 Definition of Standard 5 Health ..61 Rationale ..62 Topic Areas .. Promoting and Protecting Children s Health and Controlling Infectious Disease.

8 62 Health records ..62 Health consultants ..63 Staff training and Program practices in the event of illness ..63 Outdoor activities ..64 Diapering ..65 Hand washing ..66 Children s medications ..66 Water play ..67 Sudden infant death .. Ensuring Children s Nutritional Well-Being .. Maintaining a Healthful Environment ..71 Accreditation Assessment Items for Standard 5 Health ..736 Staff Competencies, Preparation, and Support ..77 Definition of Standard 6 Staff Competencies, Preparation, and Support ..77 Rationale ..78 Topic Areas.

9 Supportive Work Environment .. Professional Identity and Recognition .. Qualifications of Teaching and Administrative Staff .. Ongoing Professional Assessment Items for Standard 6 Staff Competencies, Preparation, and Support ..857 Families ..90 Definition of Standard 7 Families ..90 Rationale ..91 Topic Areas .. Knowing and Understanding the Program s Families .. Sharing Information Between Staff and Families .. Nurturing Families as Advocates for Their Children ..95 Accreditation Assessment Items for Standard 7 Families.

10 968 Community Relationships ..97 Definition of Standard 8 Community Relationships ..97 Rationale ..98 Topic Areas .. Linking With the Community .. Accessing Community Resources .. Acting as a Citizen in the Neighborhood and the Early Childhood Community ..100 Accreditation Assessment Items for Standard 8 Community Relationships ..1029 Physical Environment ..103 Definition of Standard 9 Physical Environment ..103 Rationale ..104 Topic Areas .. Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and furnishings ..104 Curriculum-related materials and equipment.