Early Childhood Program Accreditation
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$31.50
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​New enrollments are set-up during the following times​:
Monday - Friday         7  am – 8  pm pst
Saturday & Sunday  9  am – 8  pm pst
Registrations that are submitted after enrollment hours will be processed the next morning. You will receive an email with your log-in information to access the course within an hour after we open the next business day.
Please read the terms of use for online courses.​
All courses are completely online. Nothing will be shipped.Â
​Enrollment Expires in 1 Year from the Date of PaymentÂ
** Computer Only ** Â No Mobile Devices
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Description of Training Session:
Accreditation is a process used to identify quality early childhood programs. The accreditation process is accomplished through a nationally recognized accreditation organization and adheres to specific regulations. This course discusses the accreditation process, accrediting organizations, and the benefits early childhood programs may expect from becoming accredited. It also discusses the impacts and effects accreditation and Quality Rating Systems (QRS) have on early childhood programs, youth and future development, and the communities in which we live.
Accreditation is a process used to identify quality early childhood programs. The accreditation process is accomplished through a nationally recognized accreditation organization and adheres to specific regulations. This course discusses the accreditation process, accrediting organizations, and the benefits early childhood programs may expect from becoming accredited. It also discusses the impacts and effects accreditation and Quality Rating Systems (QRS) have on early childhood programs, youth and future development, and the communities in which we live.
CDA Competency: Commitment to Professionalism [3 hours / .3 CEU]
Washington Core Competency: Content Area 8: Professional Development and Leadership [3 hours]
Training Type: Annual Continuing Education
Training Delivery Method: Online
Language(s) used in training: English
Content Focus Group:
Learning Objectives:
This is a self-paced course that and can be saved and resumed during any point. Assessment question and answer sessions during the course monitor the students’ progress, and support the student’s progression, and learning objectives. There is a test at the end of each course. The questions on the test are completely based on the materials covered in the specific course. The student must get 70% or better to pass the test. If 70% is not achieved, then the training system automatically takes the student back through the course to review the materials that were missed on the test. The student is then returned to the test to try again for a second attempt if needed.
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Washington Core Competency: Content Area 8: Professional Development and Leadership [3 hours]
Training Type: Annual Continuing Education
Training Delivery Method: Online
Language(s) used in training: English
Content Focus Group:
- Staff
- Administrators
Learning Objectives:
- RECALL the definition of accreditation.
- RECALL the purpose of accreditation in early childhood programs.
- IDENTIFY national accreditation organizations and their roles in early childhood programs.
- IDENTIFY common goals of early childhood program accrediting organizations.
- IDENTIFY common early childhood accreditation standards.
- IDENTIFY common steps in the early childhood education accreditation process.
- IDENTIFY mistakes to avoid during the accreditation process.
- IDENTIFY benefits of early childhood program accreditation to children, parents, child care professionals, and communities.
- RECALL the value of accreditation.
- RECALL the definition of Quality Rating Systems.
- RECALL the purpose of Quality Rating Systems.
- IDENTIFY goals of Quality Rating Systems.
This is a self-paced course that and can be saved and resumed during any point. Assessment question and answer sessions during the course monitor the students’ progress, and support the student’s progression, and learning objectives. There is a test at the end of each course. The questions on the test are completely based on the materials covered in the specific course. The student must get 70% or better to pass the test. If 70% is not achieved, then the training system automatically takes the student back through the course to review the materials that were missed on the test. The student is then returned to the test to try again for a second attempt if needed.
* Currently Enrolled Students Log-In Here *
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Terms of Use for this Course
1) ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE EXPIRES IN 12 MONTHS
2) The information to access the online course will be sent to the email address provided during enrollment hours.
*Times shown are Pacific Standard Time. If you are in Central or Eastern Time, you will need to adjust the time accordingly.
New Enrollments Are Set-Up During the Following Times:
Monday - Friday 7 am – 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 8 pm
Holidays 9 am – 8 pm
3) Registrations that are submitted after enrollment hours will be processed the next morning. You will receive an email with your log-in information to access the course within an hour after we open the next business day.
4) Check your email for instructions to start the training. You will receive an email with the word PASSWORD in the subject line. Click on the link in the email, and use the log-in credential provided to access the course.
5) Attention Mobile Device Users! This training cannot be done on a mobile device. Cell phones and tablets do not have the required software to run the online In-service courses. A computer with internet access is required to complete the online In-service training.
6) Some students may find that they need to download or update Shockwave, Flash player or Java.
7) Some students may find that they have to update their internet browser, this is most often the case when trying to use Internet Explorer. We recommend Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for the best results. Our student support staff is happy to assist students with troubleshooting should you encounter technical issues, and will provide common suggestions for solving problems that occur when normal browser maintenance or application updates need to occur.
8) Cancellations and refunds requested within 72 hours after enrollment are available for courses/programs that have NOT been accessed. Refunds and Cancellations will be charged a 20% cancellation fee.
9) Once you log in and start a course, a refund is not available. After 72 hours, the payment credit can be transferred to a different training or to a new student if the training was not started by the original student for up to 30 days after enrollment.
10) Refunds are not available after 72 hours.
11) Refunds are not available for courses/programs that have been started.
12) Washington students must submit an evaluation form with a valid STARS ID number upon completion of the course and a certificate will be emailed to you. Certificates are prepared throughout the day, 7 days a week.
13) Completed courses are recorded in MERIT Monday through Friday, throughout the day continuously, between 8 am and 3 PM. If you complete your training in the evening or over the weekend, it will be recorded on the next business day during those hours.
14) During the last two weeks of December, expect longer processing times for enrollment and certificates due to the high volume enrollments and completed trainings during the year end rush. We recommend enrolling and completing your training prior to the end of December whenever possible.
2) The information to access the online course will be sent to the email address provided during enrollment hours.
*Times shown are Pacific Standard Time. If you are in Central or Eastern Time, you will need to adjust the time accordingly.
New Enrollments Are Set-Up During the Following Times:
Monday - Friday 7 am – 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 8 pm
Holidays 9 am – 8 pm
3) Registrations that are submitted after enrollment hours will be processed the next morning. You will receive an email with your log-in information to access the course within an hour after we open the next business day.
4) Check your email for instructions to start the training. You will receive an email with the word PASSWORD in the subject line. Click on the link in the email, and use the log-in credential provided to access the course.
5) Attention Mobile Device Users! This training cannot be done on a mobile device. Cell phones and tablets do not have the required software to run the online In-service courses. A computer with internet access is required to complete the online In-service training.
6) Some students may find that they need to download or update Shockwave, Flash player or Java.
7) Some students may find that they have to update their internet browser, this is most often the case when trying to use Internet Explorer. We recommend Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for the best results. Our student support staff is happy to assist students with troubleshooting should you encounter technical issues, and will provide common suggestions for solving problems that occur when normal browser maintenance or application updates need to occur.
8) Cancellations and refunds requested within 72 hours after enrollment are available for courses/programs that have NOT been accessed. Refunds and Cancellations will be charged a 20% cancellation fee.
9) Once you log in and start a course, a refund is not available. After 72 hours, the payment credit can be transferred to a different training or to a new student if the training was not started by the original student for up to 30 days after enrollment.
10) Refunds are not available after 72 hours.
11) Refunds are not available for courses/programs that have been started.
12) Washington students must submit an evaluation form with a valid STARS ID number upon completion of the course and a certificate will be emailed to you. Certificates are prepared throughout the day, 7 days a week.
13) Completed courses are recorded in MERIT Monday through Friday, throughout the day continuously, between 8 am and 3 PM. If you complete your training in the evening or over the weekend, it will be recorded on the next business day during those hours.
14) During the last two weeks of December, expect longer processing times for enrollment and certificates due to the high volume enrollments and completed trainings during the year end rush. We recommend enrolling and completing your training prior to the end of December whenever possible.
