Behavioral Health Programs that provide Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults and Children and Education Programs including Child Care Centers, Before and After School Programs, Kindergarten through Grade 12 Schools, that service children ages birth to twenty-one should apply for accreditation. Call the Accrediting Agency Office, if unsure which applies to you.
Providers with a Single Location or Multiple Locations that do NOT operate as a Franchise may apply for Traditional Program Accreditation.
Corporations that operate like a Franchise may apply for Corporate System Accreditation.
Payment Options
There are three ways to make a payment: A) through the online application form, B) include the credit card information on the PDF application, or click here to process your payment through the payment system.
Refund Policy
Fees are subject to change. Be sure to doublecheck the application form for the current fee schedule. All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Thank you for your interest in Green Apple Accreditation of Children’s Services. If you have any questions, please contact our offices: (904) 293-1357 Email: info@gaacs.org Fax: (904) 328-3770 or click the link below to schedule an online appointment.
The following Application Forms are to be completed by Programs applying for Traditional (single or multi-site locations) and Corporate Systems applying for accreditation.
Upon completion of the Self Study, the program shall submit a Self Study Review Request form. The Program may submit a request for Extension of Time to complete the Self Study, if necessary.
Site Visit Inspection (for Accreditation)
Health and Safety Inspection Request (for License Exemption)
Use the button below to review the Green Apple Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM)
Religious or license exempt providers, click the button below to complete the HS Checklist.
Providers that serve children ages birth to 12 click the button below to submit the Transportation Affidavit.
Use the button below to find out What To Expect During The Validation Visit