Accreditation Mentorship Program
The Mtaeyc Accreditation Mentorship Program provides guidance and support for early childhood programs in Montana interested in pursuing national accreditation. Through mentorship, coaching, and individualized support, Mtaeyc helps programs navigate the accreditation process while strengthening program quality along the way.
Mtaeyc supports programs pursuing accreditation through both the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) accreditation systems. While accreditation standards are established nationally, mentorship and support are provided locally through Mtaeyc.
Who This Project Is For
The Mtaeyc Accreditation Mentorship Program is designed for:
- Any programs exploring NAEYC or NAFCC accreditation
- Programs exploring accreditation and wanting to learn more before committing
- Programs ready to strengthen quality through a structured improvement process
What Mentorship Support Includes
Participants receive individualized support throughout their accreditation journey, including:
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced accredited professionals
- Guidance understanding accreditation standards
- Help creating achievable timelines and goals
- Support preparing documentation and materials
- Connection to peer learning and shared resources
Mentorship is designed to make accreditation feel manageable and supportive — not overwhelming.
How it works
- Express Interest – Connect with us to learn about accreditation pathways. Email accreditation@mtaeyc.org
- Ready to start the accreditation process - Apply to be matched with a mentor here: Mentorship application form.
- Program Matching – Programs are paired with a mentor.
- Ongoing Support – Mentors provide guidance throughout self-study and improvement work.
- Accreditation Preparation – Support continues through submission and verification steps.
Programs move at their own pace while receiving consistent encouragement and guidance.
Become a mentor
Already accredited and interested in becoming a mentor? Apply here: Mentor application form
Funding support
The Mtaeyc Accreditation Mentorship Program is supported through funding and partnership with SPARK Montana as part of statewide efforts to strengthen quality early childhood programs and support Montana providers.