How Early Childhood Programs Get Accredited: An Analysis of Accreditation Decisions.

Bredekamp, Sue; Apple, Peggy L.

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Publication Date: 1986

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How Early Childhood Programs Get Accredited: An Analysis of Accreditation Decisions.

Bredekamp, Sue; Apple, Peggy L.

Young Children, v42 n1 p34-38 Nov 1986

Analyzes the basis on which early childhood programs are accredited and deferred and what criteria are frequently not met by accredited and deferred programs. National Academy of Early Childhood Programs decisions for accredited programs and for deferred programs are presented. The programs are then compared. (BB)

Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Criteria, Preschool Education, Program Design, Program Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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