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Overview of Accreditation

Accreditation is the voluntary, ongoing process of self-evaluation and  improvement. Accreditation requires a commitment to accountability,  compliance, self-evaluation, and peer review. 

SOME TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURSUING NATIONAL ACCREDITATION:

Understanding Accreditation

Pre-requiste to applying for accreditation

In addition, to being a member of GAACS in good standing, the program must meet ONE of the following requirements:

a. The program must be licensed by the state licensing authority,  or

b. The program must be license exempt approved by Green Apple Accreditation and in compliance with the Health and Safety Standards for License/Religious Exempt providers.


A new program may apply for accreditation once it has passed the final licensing inspection to open and the license has been approved. However, the program site must be operational and attended by children before accreditation may be granted.

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Accreditation Overview

Accreditation Timeline

Accreditation Standards

Accreditation Timeline

The  timeline for accreditation may vary somewhat between organizations. The  bulk of the time will be in developing or completing the Self Study  Evaluation. See Accreditation Timeline 

Costs to Expect

Accreditation Standards

Accreditation Timeline

The costs to expect include:                                                                                                                         

  • Application Fees
  • On-Site Visit Inspection
  • Travel Expenses

Fee Schedule

Accreditation Standards

Accreditation Standards

Accreditation Standards

Accreditation Standards are provided FREE of charge. To access the accreditation standards login to the My GAACS Account. To request access to the My GAACS Account, click here.  

Step by Step Process

Benefits of Accreditation

Accreditation Standards

The Accreditation Process Includes:                                                                                                           

  • Application
  • Self Study
  • On-Site Visit
  • Final Determination
  • Continual Accreditation
  • Re-accreditation

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Benefits of Accreditation

Benefits of Accreditation

Benefits of Accreditation

The greatest benefit of Green Apple Accreditation is QUALITY. Every provider should aspire to self-improvement and could benefit from the wisdom gained from peer review. Green Apple validators are experts with numerous years of experience in the field and knowledge of best practices.   In addition to an increase in QUALITY, Green Apple Accreditation means:a. Higher reimbursement rates for subsidized care,    b. National and State recognition, AND  c. Is required in some states for participation in funding programs. 

Member Forms

Benefits of Accreditation

Benefits of Accreditation

Ready to start the process? 

1. Membership Application

2. Accreditation Application

3. License Exempt Application

4. Expedite Review Request

5. Site Visit Inspection/Survey

6. Self Study Review Request

7. Extension of Time

8. Program Annual Report

9. Fee Schedule


To find more member forms, click. here. 


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