Accreditation
Many early childhood education centers are accredited by
organizations such as the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC). Being accredited by such an organization shows
that the center provides a high-quality learning experience that exceeds
minimal standard licensing requirements. For this discussion, imagine
that you are the director of a childcare center and you would like to
pursue NAEYC accreditation. You discuss this idea with the owner of the
center, who says that accreditation will cost too much money and does
not agree to pursue it. Carefully review the article, “Overview of the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards,”
and write a persuasive letter to the owner in the hopes of changing her
mind. Be sure to use appropriate early childhood terminology as you
discuss the benefits of accreditation. Your discussion post should be
at least 200 words in length.