What is the difference between an on-site visit and a verification visit?
The on-site visit refers to the visit received by all programs that achieve candidacy for NAEYC Accreditation when programs are seeking initial accreditation or reaccreditation. It is used to determine whether all program standards are met and informs the accreditation decision. Verification visits are conducted during a program’s term of accreditation to verify a program’s ongoing compliance. Verification visits may occur based on significant changes that have occurred at the program or based on other information that suggests a program may not be meeting the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards. In addition, all NAEYC-accredited programs are subject to random unannounced visits that are used to ensure that programs sustain the level of quality defined by the standards.
