Leveraging NAEYC Accreditation to Sustain and Scale-up QRIS

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1 Leveraging NAEYC Accreditation to Sustain and Scale-up QRIS Kathie Boe, Knowledge Universe Susan Hedges, NAEYC Kristen Johnson, NAEYC Marica Cox Mitchell, NAEYC July 16, 2015

2 10 Reasons to Better Leverage NAEYC Accreditation 2

3 #1 NAEYC Accreditation is Relevant in QRISs At least 30 states and DC reference NAEYC accreditation in their QRISs States build on the brand ownership, loyalty, trust, and familiarity that exist with ECE professionals Degree of alignment, reciprocity, and incentives varies 3

4 #2 NAEYC Accreditation is a Ready-to-Go Resource for QRIS QRIS Components 1. Quality standards for programs and practitioners Embedded in NAEYC Accreditation** Reliant on States 2. Assessment and accountability systems 3. On-the-ground supports and resources* (training, publications, staff support, self-assessment tools, and resources) 4. Meaningful incentives and rewards* Consumer engagement and outreach * *Drives scale and quality **Based on current fee model, $650 flat rate per year for accredited programs with up to 120 children; $55 per month 4

5 #2 NAEYC Accreditation is a Ready-to-Go Resource for QRIS QRIS Components Mock Budget A $10 Million State Stand-alone Model Mock Budget B $10 Million NAEYC Leveraged Model 1. Standards $2 Million $0.5 Million 2. Assessment $3 Million $0.5 Million 3. On-the-ground supports* $2 Million $3 Million 4. Incentives and rewards* $2 Million $4.5 Million 5. Consumer engagement* $1 Million $1.5 Million *Drives scale and quality 5

6 #3 NAEYC Accreditation is Stable and Steady Political climates, administrations, governance, and funding priorities can change overnight - a threat to QRIS sustainability 6

7 #4 NAEYC Accreditation Can Take QRIS to Scale State/District Total Number of Child Care Centers 2014 Child Care Aware of America State Facts Programs Demonstrating High-Quality via NAEYC Accreditation 6% Nationally New Mexico % (89) Indiana % (167) Hawaii % (107) Connecticut % (433) Massachusetts % (782) District of Columbia % (110) Minnesota % (421) Seamless QRIS entry, equitable pathways, accessible resources, and meaningful incentives are key. 7

8 #5 NAEYC Accreditation is Rigorous, Yet Agile & Flexible Centralized billing and invoicing Onsite training Unique program structures QRIS and accreditation alignment Custom status reports More in the Pipeline Digital accreditation management system Streamlined approach depth vs. breadth quality vs. quantity accreditation steps as tiers enhanced user experience Site visits on demand Reciprocity agreements Standards, not standardization 8

9 #6 NAEYC Accreditation is Comprehensive No singular ingredient Learning environment Teaching practices Relationships Staff qualifications Health and safety Program administration Curriculum Child assessment Family & community engagement 9

10 #7 NAEYC Accreditation Ensures Assessor Reliability 95% reliability rate among program quality assessors Assessors receive a range of supports at least three times a month (i.e. webinars, e-news, conference calls, symposiums, reliability visits, mentoring) 10

11 #8 NAEYC Accreditation Positively Impacts Child Outcomes Minnesota Almost twice as many children in the accredited child care center sample were rated as Proficient or school ready as compared to the statewide 2003 Minnesota School Readiness Study. Children from lower income families performed the same as their higher income counterparts. Boston Public Schools Programs engaged in the accreditation process scored more than a point higher on several quality measures than programs not engaged in the process. Preschool and kindergarten children in Boston Public Schools engaged in the NAEYC Accreditation process had significantly higher vocabulary score gains from fall to spring. School Readiness in Child Care Settings: A Developmental Assessment of Children in 22 Accredited Child Care Centers Minnesota Department of Human Services Boston s Rapid Expansion of Public School-Based Preschool Boston Public Schools, Department of Early Childhood Education 11

12 #9 NAEYC Accreditation Positively Impacts Program Quality Sharing the Knowledge Universe Story Kathie Boe Vice President, Quality & Accreditation 12

13 Knowledge Universe Overview Community based learning centers for children 6 weeks to 12 years Approximately 1,400 centers in 38 states Serving approximately 135,000 children including over 3,000 military families; About 1/3 receive thirdparty assistance Approximately 21,300 teachers Employer-sponsored learning centers and back-up care Over 250 clients including 94 centers in 22 states and DC Serving approximately 11,000 children Partnerships with local and national businesses and government agencies Approximately 2,200 teachers Before- and after-school programs in partnership with elementary schools Over 400 programs in 15 states and DC Serving approximately 18,000 children Approximately 1,350 teachers Knowledge Universe has over 1,050 nationally-accredited centers

14 Impact of Accreditation on KinderCare Accredited vs. Non-accredited Centers Family retention 2% Higher occupancy 6% Increased overall profitability 40% 14

15 Gallup Results on Engagement Accredited centers experience lower teacher turnover than non-accredited centers. Reduction in teacher turnover 17% The average Center Director in an accredited center had been with the organization for 2.4 years longer than the average Center Director in one of our non-accredited centers. 15

16 #10 NAEYC is Eager to Partner Public commitment to positioning accreditation as a resource to build state QRIS and pre-k systems Let s explore partnership opportunities Provide feedback about the accreditation process Contact: Kristen Johnson Senior Director for NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Program Accreditation [email protected]