This document was developed by the Early Learning Services unit in the Massachusetts Department of Education. On July
1, 2005, this unit was transferred to the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
NAFCC Family Childcare Accreditation Task and Timeline Chart
Program/Provider’s Name: _______________________________ CPC: ________________
Address: _______________________________ City/Town: ________________ Zip: _______
The purpose of this chart is to help family child care providers develop an individualized plan for achieving
accreditation through NAFCC. Please complete this chart and attach it to your accreditation waiver
application.
Tasks
Date Completed
If not complete,
anticipated date of
completion

Review eligibility requirements.
______________
____________________

Contact NAFCC for an application packet.
______________
____________________

Complete application forms and mail to NAFCC with the
self study fee. If not already a member of NAFCC include
a membership form and membership fee.
______________
____________________

Review Provider Self-Study, Workbook, Guidebook,
and required forms.
______________
____________________

Use Self-Study workbook to assess yourself and your
program. Review the quality standards and make notes for
quality improvements in your workbook.
______________
____________________

Develop quality improvement plan.
______________
____________________

Design your own professional development plan to prepare
for your observation visit.
______________
____________________

Document 65 clock hours of education/training within
three years of observation.
______________
____________________

Complete required hours of training.
______________
____________________

Obtain TB test within two years of observation visit.
______________
____________________

Obtain current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.

Complete quality improvements.
____________________
____________________
This document was developed by the Early Learning Services unit in the Massachusetts Department of Education. On July
1, 2005, this unit was transferred to the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Send Observer Visit and Observation fee to NAFCC.
NAFCC Family Child Care Accreditation Task and Timeline Chart (continued)
Tasks
Date Completed
If not complete,
anticipated date of
completion

Complete the Self-Observation packet and mail to
NAFCC.
_________________
_________________

Distribute parent surveys.
_________________
_________________

Plan observation visit when Observer calls.

Organize documents for Observer review.

Collect the completed Parent Surveys in sealed
envelopes.

Send Parent Surveys and completed Self Observation
booklet to NAFCC.

Complete Observation visit and interview*.
_________________
_________________
_________________
* The process should be completed within three years of initial involvement with Community
Partnerships for Children. NAFCC should schedule an Observation and Interview visit in a timely
fashion, but any delay on the part of NAFCC does not jeopardize the provider’s involvement with
CPC.