Afterschool Programs

Accreditation

 

Accreditation ensures quality afterschool programs by using standards and procedures as outlined by one of two sanctioned Before/Afterschool Accreditation Organizations:

• Missouri Accreditation (MOA)
• National Afterschool Association (NAA) Accreditation

MOA

Offers a three year accreditation cycle with a fee totaling from $475 to $1,375 (depending on the number of programs and children) for the entire three years.  This cost includes all of the materials, the review team visit and annual fee after the accreditation.  Several steps are required to achieve MOA accreditation.

• Completion of the proper paperwork (eg, self study, staff roster, daily time schedule, parent evaluation, facility sketch, and health and safety supplement)
• Application must be postmarked by the quarterly due dates (January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1)
• A review team will be assigned and a visit will be scheduled.
• An exit interview.
• Continuous improvement (annual reporting and fees).

For more detailed information about MOA and requirements, contact:

Missouri Accreditation
Stephens College
P.O. Box 2041
Columbia, MO  65215
(573) 815-7111 phone
(573) 815-7115 fax
www.moaccreditation.org

NAA

Offers a four year accreditation cycle with the fee totaling $2,100 for the entire four years.  This cost includes all of the materials, the endorser visit and the annual fee for the three years after the initial accreditation.  Several steps are required to achieve NAA accreditation:

• Introduction to quality-assessmentof program readiness
• Self-study program assessment
• Accreditation application preparation
• Submit letter of intent
• Submit application
• Endorser visit
• Continuous improvement-annual reporting documents and fees

For more detailed information about NAA and requirements, contact:

Jimmy Reed, Supervisor Phone:  (573) 526-3961 Fax:  (573) 526-4261 James.Reed@dese.mo.gov

Anne Reeder, Supervisor Phone:  (573) 526-0517 Fax:  (573) 526-4261 Anne.Reeder@dese.mo.gov

Cindy Heislen, Supervisor Phone:  (573) 526-9761 Fax:  (573) 526-4261 Cindy.Heislen@dese.mo.gov