History and Beliefs

In the beginning

2004 - Green Apple was founded by Freda Stevens as an educational association of child care centers in Florida.

2004 - Green Apple was recognized by the Florida Department of Children and Families as a religious exempt accrediting agency.

2005 - Green Apple accredited its first nonpublic [private] school in Margate, Florida.

2012 - Green Apple granted preaccreditation status to its first bible college/seminary school in Greenacres, Florida.

2013 - Green Apple was recognized by the Florida Department of Children and Families as a Gold Seal Accrediting Agency.

2013 - Green Apple was recognized in Florida to accredit Substance Abuse Programs.

2014 - Green Apple was approved in Minnesota for Child Care Programs.

Today

GAACS  accredits child care/early learning programs, private schools, after  school programs, substance abuse programs, residential treatment  centers, and training programs throughout the United States.