Accreditation Standards

Licensing standards are basic, rather than the ultimate standards for the health and safety of students. Keeping that in mind, analyze both the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards (Health Standards 5A-C only) and the NACCP's Components of NAC Accreditation Standards (Health and Safety Standards F1-8 only) in regard to student health and safety. This information will be helpful in the development of your final presentation. In a two- to three-page paper, provide an analysis of these documents that includes the following components:
 
1. Compare and contrast the two sets of standards. What features do they have in common? How do they differ?

2. Discuss the relevance of these standards to the social/emotional and academic development of children. Why should these practices be in place?

3. Discuss the most salient components of these standards. Which of these standards, or combination of standards, should be at the forefront of a center's practices in order to promote a safe and healthful environment for children? What would their implementation look like within your own ideal workplace?