Accreditation Academy

The Accreditation Academy is a new program offered by ELCOC – the only such program in the state of Florida! The Accreditation Academy launched its first cohort on March 18, 2023. The Academy offers training and ongoing support for early care providers as they navigate the accreditation process.  

Accreditation Academy Offers Childcare Providers:

1. Interactive workshops 
2. Online course to build portfolio 
3. Ongoing support from accredited partnerships 
4. Cohort collaborations 
5. On-site coaching support 

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Advantages of accreditation:

  • Provides high-quality early learning experiences
  • Improved staff retention and enhanced teacher commitment 
  • Tax exemptions and higher reimbursement rates 
  • Business support 
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities 
  • Community connections and partnerships 

Are you interested in accreditation?

  • Must be a licensed child care program 
  • In business for at least one year 
  • Providers must have a compliant licensing history 
  • Centers should not have had any Class 1 violations in the past two years 
  • Providers must meet standards set by DCF 
  • Providers must have up-to-date DCF inspections 

For more information regarding the path to accreditation, contact AccreditationAcademy@elcoc.org