Ad valorem tax relief
Published Gold Seal claim. See the Florida Department of Revenue ad valorem forms index.
Learn moreBenefits
A visible commitment to high standards
Being APPLE Accredited signals to families, communities, and regulatory agencies that your school or center is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in early learning and development.
Elevated Program Quality
APPLE’s rigorous standards guide a process of continuous improvement.
The standards address environment, curriculum, teacher qualifications, and operational practices aligned with research-based best practices in education.
Increased Trust and Credibility
Families want assurance of a safe, nurturing, and high-quality environment.
APPLE-accredited schools can be trusted by the public to be what they claim to be and to do what they claim to do. Whatever an APPLE-accredited school says about itself carries the sanction and confidence of the professional community and the stakeholders within the school.
Exclusive Access to Resources
APPLE Accredited programs gain access to tools, templates, and professional development resources designed to support operational success and educational excellence.
Florida’s Gold Seal Quality Care Program
If your center is located in Florida, APPLE Accreditation qualifies you for the Gold Seal Quality Care Program.
Sales-tax exemption
Published claim: sales-tax exemption on educational supplies and materials.
Subsidized care reimbursement
Published claim: increased reimbursement rates for subsidized child care.
School Readiness
Higher reimbursement for School Readiness providers.
Learn moreVPK
Eligibility to participate in Voluntary Prekindergarten. Proof of Gold Seal Quality Care Accreditation may be required.
Learn moreGold Seal program
Florida Department of Education Gold Seal page.
Learn moreDual Accreditation with NCPSA
APPLE is a nationally recognized accrediting agency approved by the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA).
NHS and NJHS
The ability to offer NHS/NJHS membership to our members.
Learn moreCollege Board
The ability for member schools to offer AP coursework through College Board.
NCPSA seal
Member schools have the NCPSA accreditation seal of approval and have the ability to purchase the certificate to display at the school.
Learn moreCredit transfer
Through APPLE and NCPSA, recognition and agreements, cooperative accreditation, and transferability of credits are possible for students attending APPLE and NCPSA-accredited schools.
Regional accreditors
NCPSA is a member and participant with the Regional Accrediting Associations as part of the Alliance of Regional Accreditors.
NJHS
National Junior Honor Society reference.
Learn moreA Competitive Advantage
APPLE Accreditation sets your school apart in a competitive marketplace.
Whether you are seeking to grow enrollment, retain top staff, or demonstrate excellence to regulators and families alike, accreditation is a strategic investment in your school’s future.