We built Elevate to help all early care and education programs, including Member Accredited programs like yours! We’re here to help you keep moving forward.
Get an overview of Member Accredited benefits, including financial incentives, funding for professional learning, and accreditation fee coverage
Elevate Member Accredited programs can benefit from Elevate Program Plans
Quality child care programs are always learning and growing – even accredited programs! Children change, staffing changes, and technology changes too. Change requires careful planning. Elevate is here to help!
The Elevate Program Plan can help you put your plans for growth and change into action. We created the Plan to break down your big goals into smaller achievable tasks. Access the online, mobile-friendly Elevate Program Plan from the OEC 360 Provider Portal. We send reminders through the OEC 360 Provider Portal to keep you on track to meet your goals. Completing an Elevate Program Plan keeps your program moving forward.
Elevate Program Plans are not required to maintain national accreditation and submission of an Elevate Program Plan will not affect your Member Accredited status.
How can Service Navigators help Member Accredited programs?:
- Create an Elevate Program Plan, which can be used for the NAEYC Accreditation strategic plan requirement
- Identify next steps based on Accreditation Decision Reports from NAEYC
- Connect to free professional development and learning opportunities
- Identify trainings for licensing requirements to match staff needs
- Identify targeted resources for individual children and families in your program
Reach out to your Service Navigator today.
Working toward re-accreditation?
- Accreditation Quality Improvement Supports (AQIS): AQIS offers free professional development to providers. It includes study groups on selected NAEYC accreditation standards and best practices in early care and education.
- Staffed Family Child Care Networks (SFCCNs): SFCCNs support family child care providers with training, group purchasing, and access to nurse consultants.
Are you looking for professional development for you and/or your staff? OEC has a Professional Development webpage for you. Check out these Professional Development opportunities.
Incentives available to you
Now is the time to strengthen your connection to your OEC Service Navigator! Earn a one time voucher to Kaplan Early Learning when you complete a visit and follow-up communication with your OEC Service Navigator! Learn more about the Kaplan voucher.
OEC Scholarships can help you obtain and maintain your CDA. They can also help pay for an Associate or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and specific stand-alone courses. Discover the opportunities and start your journey.
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Member Accredited Recognition
Your profile on 211 Child Care’s searchable website shows your Elevate Level of Engagement! To view your profile, click on “Find a Specific Provider” and enter your provider or business name. Your Elevate Level of Engagement reflects your OEC Registry documentation. Documentation to verify your accreditation status depends on your accrediting organization.
Have you received your Member Accredited packet?
Member packets include paper guides and a window cling. Accreditation status is reflected by Registry documentation. If your Registry documentation is up to date and you have not received your packet, fill out this form to request your packet.
