DES recognizes the following accrediting bodies for its enhanced reimbursement rate:
DES recognized accreditation agencies for centers
- American Montessori Internationale (AMI/USA)
410 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
(800) 872-2643 - American Montessori Society (AMS)
281 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
(212) 358-1256 - Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
326 S Wilmot Road, Suite A110
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 514-2897 - National AfterSchool Association (NAA)
529 Main Street, Suite 214
Charlestown, MA 02129
(800) 617-8242 - National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
1509 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 424-2460 - National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP)
7610 E. Hwy 71 West, Suite E
Austin, TX 78735
(800) 537-1118 - National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
1150 Hungryneck Boulevard, Suite C305
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(800) 505-9878
DES recognized accreditation/national credential agencies for family child care homes
- Council for Professional Recognition (CDA)
2460 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(800) 424-4310 - National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
5202 Pinemont Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(800) 359-3817
To learn more about receiving the DES enhanced rate, contact the DES Child Care Administration toll free at (877) 822-2322, ext. 3.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming nationally accredited, contact the Arizona Self-Study Project (ASSP) toll free at (800) 535-4599 ext. 118. The ASSP, managed by the Association for Supportive Child Care, provides early childhood programs with self-study materials, training and technical assistance, on-site visits for guidance and support, access to a resource and video lending library, opportunities to network with other programs, and scholarships to assist programs to pay for accreditation fees, classroom materials, minor facility changes and professional development
Additionally, in Pima County, providers may contact the Hands On Quality Program at Child and Family Resources for help with NAEYC accreditation. The phone number is (520) 881-8780.
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