What if a program is not accredited by NAEYC?
NAEYC’s Academy for Early Childhood Program Accreditation may revoke accreditation to any NAEYC-accredited program if it is determined that the program does not comply with the Accreditation Criteria or Procedures. Investigation of written complaints is one mechanism used by NAEYC’s Academy for Early Childhood Program Accreditation to maintain the integrity of NAEYC’s accreditation system and the safety and well-being of children attending NAEYC-accredited programs. NAEYC considers all written complaints against accredited programs, and programs pending completion of accreditation, that allege non-compliance with the NAEYC Accreditation Criteria. The Academy reserves the right to reject complaints that are not specific to the Criteria. The Academy does NOT act on complaints in matters of admission, fees, staff appointments, promotions, dismissal or similar matters. In addition, the Academy cannot determine the effectiveness of a program’s negotiation strategies and interactions between
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