Accreditation is a measure of Quality that touches the lives of Missouri children and their families.
Some programs in Missouri are accredited which means they go beyond meeting minimal state standards.
Child Care Resource and Referral

1910 E. Meadowmere
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-887-3545
Toll Free: 800-743-8497
Fax: 417-823-9459
Accreditation Links
National Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/
National Association for Family Child Care http://www.nafcc.org/accreditation/accreditation.asp
Missouri Accreditation www.moaccreditation.org
Missouri Child Care Resource and Referral Network
Accreditation Project
The Missouri Child Care Resource and Referral Network Accreditation Project improves the quality of child care programs in the state of Missouri by assisting centers and family child care providers in their pursuit toward accreditation. For more information contact Christina Volkman at cvolkman@ccochildcare.org.
Accredited Programs:
Offer a safe and healthy environment.
Build positive and nurturing relationships between children and adults.
Direct children's social development through positive guidance.
Create a challenging curriculum so children can learn through play and hands on learning experiences.
Offer respect to the staff as professionals.
Communicate with families and build bridges between home and school.
Accredited Homes and Centers