Accreditation fees
Clear, upfront pricing based on your program's licensed capacity. Every amount shown is the total you pay.
Enrollment and verification visit
Find your program's licensed capacity to see your fees. You pay the enrollment fee when you enroll and the verification visit fee when you request your visit.
| Licensed capacity | Enrollment | Verification visit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7–60 children | $385.00 | $1,155.00 | $1,540.00 |
| 61–120 children | $412.50 | $1,265.00 | $1,677.50 |
| 121–240 children | $495.00 | $1,375.00 | $1,870.00 |
| 241+ children | $550.00 | $1,485.00 | $2,035.00 |
Renewing? Re-enrollment and renewal visits use these same fees.
New owner or new location? These same fees apply, because the program completes a new Self Assessment Instrument and hosts a new verification visit.
Plan ahead: two annual reports ($275 each) are due during your accreditation term. See details.
International programs: additional verification fees apply for international travel.
Other fees, only if they apply to you
Most programs only need the fees above. These apply in specific situations.
Scheduling your verification visit
| Fee | When it applies | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Expedited verification visit | You'd like your visit scheduled within 60 days of your request. | $550.00 |
| Additional block-out dates | You need more than the standard 5 block-out dates. Add them on your Verification Visit Request. | $27.50 per date |
| Declining an offered visit date | You decline a visit date that wasn't listed as a block-out date on your request. | $75.00 per date |
| Cancel & reschedule, 30+ days ahead | You reschedule a confirmed visit at least 30 days before the visit date. | $75.00 |
| Cancel & reschedule, within 30 days | You reschedule a confirmed visit less than 30 days before the visit date. | $625.00 |
Save on scheduling: list all your unavailable dates on your Verification Visit Request, and reschedule at least 30 days ahead whenever possible.
Accreditation results
| Fee | When it applies | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Expedited results | You'd like National Accreditation Council results within 2 weeks of your visit materials arriving at NECPA. | $300.00 |
| Deferral verification visit | Your result was Deferred with Revisit, and you're ready to schedule your deferral visit. | $1,045.00 |
Staying accredited
| Fee | When it applies | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Annual Report | Due within 30 days of your first accreditation anniversary. | $275.00 |
| Second Annual Report | Due within 30 days of your second accreditation anniversary. | $275.00 |
| Late annual report | Your report arrives after your accreditation anniversary date. | $25.00 per month late |
| Self Report | Reporting changes at your program. | No fee |
All fees are non-refundable and subject to change without prior notice. Programs that pause visit scheduling pay the standards and fees in effect when scheduling resumes.
Questions about cost or timing?
Our team is happy to help you plan. Call 855-706-3272 or book a support call. When you're ready, enroll online.