Accreditation and Affiliated Organizations 
NAEYC Accreditation represents the mark of quality in early childhood education. To achieve NAEYC Accreditation, early childhood education programs volunteer to be measured against the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards. Today, over 8,000 NAEYC accredited early childhood education programs serve families around the nation. Learn More... 
The NECPA has several components. The first is a thorough self-assessment of the program by management, staff, and parents to determine how closely the NECPA standards are being met. The second component is an action plan to address weaknesses. The third component is an on-site visit by a trained NECPA Verifier. And the fourth component is a review by the NECPA National Accreditation Council. The process is self-paced. Learn More... 
Facilities participating in this program have become knowledgeable and taken steps to reduce children's exposure to pesticides, lead hazards, radon, asbestos, mercury, mold, vehicle exhaust, chemical fumes, respiratory triggers, and more. In addition, many have started recycling programs, developed formal written plans for chemical management, make efforts to purchase items made with recycling content material, and reduce energy usage at the facility. Learn More... 
The United Way of Noble County brings together volunteers to meet needs and help find solutions to community problems. United Way dollars support four community impact areas; helping families in crisis, promoting self-sufficiency, developing our youth and family and community wellness. Each gift, combined with others made through United Way, has an impact on our community. Learn More... 
USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program plays a vital role in improving the quality of day care and making it more affordable for many low-income families. Each day, 2.9 million children receive nutritious meals and snacks through CACFP. The program also provides meals and snacks to 86,000 adults who receive care in nonresidential adult day care centers. CACFP reaches even further to provide meals to children residing in emergency shelters, and snacks and suppers to youths participating in eligible afterschool care programs. Learn More... 
Paths to QUALITY is a program offered by 4C of Southern Indiana, Inc., a non-profit agency that supports families and child care providers. We offer free services to families tackling the difficult task of finding quality child care, early education, and childhood development in their communities. Learn More... 
CANI is the intake agent for child care assistance for Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley counties. That means that people who are interested in applying for child care assistance in those counties must apply through CANI. Learn More... 
Parents as Teachers is the overarching program philosophy of providing parents with child development knowledge and parenting support. The organizational vehicle for delivering that knowledge and support is Parents as Teachers National Center.
Learn More... DEKKO Foundation TriUMPH The TriUMPH Early Childhood Program supports early care and education program/providers in preparing young children for future success. Learn More... 
From early childhood mental health to training for child care professionals, WestEd addresses the well-being of all children and their families, including those with disabilities. In response to national, state, and local needs, WestEd staff partner with health, education, human service, mental health, child care, and family support entities to provide comprehensive, individualized, and coordinated services to young children and their families. Learn More... 
Teaching Strategies provides assessment materials for teachers of children from birth through prekindergarten. We believe teachers are decision makers in the classroom. Our materials are based on a solid foundation of scientific research and empower teachers to make good decisions. Good decision making is dependent upon a complete system that includes authentic, ongoing assessment. We believe that assessing individual and group progress is the key to planning programs that respond to the needs, interests, and abilities of children in any classroom. With ongoing assessment, teachers can focus on all aspects of a child's development. Learn More...
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