HECAPThe Hawaii Early Childhood Accreditation Project (HECAP) provides everything you need to know to join us in offering high-quality early childhood programs through NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards & Criteria. HECAP is designed to meet your individual staff and program needs. The project focuses on providing free support and assistance to any early childhood program in the state whose goal is to achieve high quality through program improvements and NAEYC Accreditation. The Hawaii Early Childhood Accreditation Project (HECAP) nurtures early childhood programs that are striving to offer Hawaii’s children quality early learning experiences. The HECAP staff is on-hand to offer free support, guidance, assistance, and suggestions in the journey towards NAEYC Accreditation. Click here to download an informational brochure about HECAPWhat the hecap program includesHow to applyParticipation levelsTraining BenefitsHelp with fundingQuestions about hecapThe hecap program includes:
The HECAP program is a FREE service offered by HAEYC. Back to topHow to applyThe application process for HECAP involves a demonstration of commitment to accreditation by everyone connected to the operation of your preschool. To apply, follow these steps:
Once the application process is completed and the improving quality readiness observation has taken place, the project staff and advisory board will decide the level of participation for each program. Back to topParticipation LevelsLEVEL IEarly Accreditation Support is for programs that are more than 24 months away from applying for accreditation. LEVEL IIPre-Accreditation Support is for programs within approximately 24 months away from applying for accreditation. LEVEL IIIRe-accreditation Support is for programs that are currently accredited and are seeking re-accreditation. LEVEL IVAccredited Support is for programs that are currently accredited and are seeking to achieve higher quality. Back to topTraining BenefitsINTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW
STANDARDS TRAINING (3 HRS)
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SPECIFIC TO NEED (1.5-3 HRS)
Back to topNeed help with funding?Eligible program can request for up to 50% reimbursement for the Self Study, Applicaton, Candidacy, Annual Report, Equipment, Materials, or other needs. Questions about the hecap project?If you have any questions about NAEYC accreditation or the HECAP Project email accreditation@hawaiiaeyc.org or call the HawaiiAEYC office at (808) 942-4708. Back to top
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