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Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2019

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

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Rhian Evans Allvin
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Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 13, No. 1
October 1, 2019

October/November 2019

Guiding Early Education Programs Toward Excellence
Dive in to the October/November 2019 issue of Teaching Young Children!
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June 17, 2019

Changing the Culture of Learning in Your Center: Navigating the Accreditation Process

Today, 97 percent of all KinderCare Education centers are accredited by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø! Read this blog post by the Director of Quality & Accreditation on how KinderCare managed to navigate the accreditation process, as well as practical tips and advice for other p

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Christine Pieper
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Interested in Accreditation?

Achieving 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation is a four-step process that involves self reflection and quality improvement in order to meet and maintain accreditation over a five-year period.
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Early Learning Program Quality Assessment & Accreditation

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation helps families recognize quality early learning programs and feel comfortable knowing that their children are receiving a high-quality, research-based education that will prepare them for future success.
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State Partnerships

Learn how 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation of Early Learning Programs partner with states to make a difference in the lives of young children.
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Council for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation

The Council for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation ensures the equity, integrity and accountability of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Accreditation of Early Learning Programs.
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Feedback on the Accreditation System

Provide feedback and suggestions on all aspects of the accreditation process, as well as concerns related to currently accredited programs.
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