Hello Jennie!
Kindergarten programs can become accredited using the same system we have in place for all programs. The process includes assessment items just for kindergarten programs and can be found in our
Classroom Assessment Tool. All kindergarten assessment items will have the letter
K included next to the assessment item number.
I hope this information was helpful!
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Shantiea Dean
Director, Quality Improvement and Program Support
National Association For The Education of Young Children
Washington, DC
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-10-2021 11:40 PM
From: Jennie Morrell
Subject: NAEYC Kindergartens
Our public preschool is NAEYC accredited. An administrator asked me about NAEYC accredited kindergartens. Is there any difference between the accreditation process for PK and K? Can anyone tell me how an accredited kindergarten is run? I'm guessing workbook curriculum programs and frowned upon!
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Jennie Morrell
Preschool Teacher
Andover Elementary School
Andover CT
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