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Who Can Apply to Become NAFCC Accredited?

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  • Current NAFCC Accredited providers that have completed their annual updates are eligible to apply to become re-accredited

Download an Accreditation Application

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  • This is my 1st time applying for accreditation

    • Submit complete the application

    • Submit the documentation listed on page 1 of the application

    • Submit all applicable fees

    • Keep your original copies. NAFCC digitizes your documents and will not be able to return your originals.

  • I am applying for re-accreditation

    • Submit complete the application

    • Submit only the documentation that needs to be updated. Refer to the documentation checklist you received with your 2nd Annual Update

    • Keep your original copies. NAFCC digitizes your documents and will not be able to return your originals.

Important Files

 

Obtaining Federal Background Checks

Tips for Maintaing Your Accreditation

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR. Keep track of your expiration dates and deadlines. NAFCC attempts to send courtesy reminders via email and mail. However, we cannot guarantee receipt of these reminders.

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PLAN AHEAD. Eligibility documentation may take time to acquire, especially background checks. Allow yourself plenty of time to complete items so you can submit your annual updates and re-accreditaiton application on time.

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FOLLOW THE TIMELINE. Accreditation takes time. Allow plenty of time for the process to happen if you want to avoid a lapse in your accreditaiton status. Accreditation expiration dates cannot be extended. Allow about 6 months "as a good rule of thumb" or try to apply around the same month as the last time you went through.

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RE-EVALUATE. Go over the Quality Standards for Accreditation at least before each observation visit. This is why your Benchmarks to Quality workbook is such a valuable tool to use throughout your career as an accredited provider.

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