Background: Research has documented the importance of high-quality early childhood experiences in preparing children for school. Quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS) have recently emerged in many states as a way to build quality of child care and to promote better child outcomes. Objective: The goal of this study was to determine if…

Increasingly, it is recognized that accreditation by a nationally reputed accreditation association can improve the delivery of quality child care services through compliance with nationally recognized standards of best practice. This report examines the accreditation processes of four nationally recognized organizations: (1) National Association…