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National Early Childhood Program Accreditation Commission Inc

EIN 58-2037409 · Alexandria, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ACCREDITATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENCOURAGE QUALITY AND RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER COUNTRIES. WE PLEDGE TO REMAIN FOUCUSED ON THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN BY PROMOTING BENCHMARKS FOR HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS THROUGHOUT THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSION.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
8
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$170,631, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.0 million spent. NECPA - THE NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ACCREDITATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENCOURAGE QUALITY AND RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER COUNTRIES. WE PLEDGE TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN BY PROMOTING BENCHMARKS FOR HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS THROUGHOUT THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSION.
  2. $127,158 spent. CCP - QUALITY STANDARDS EXTEND BEYOND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, GOOD FACILITIES AND BEST INTENTIONS. THE CHILD CARE STAFF WITH WHOM PARENTS ENTRUST THEIR CHILDREN MUST BE PROFESSIONAL, COMPETENT, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND DEDICATED TO ENSURING HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES IN SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS. THESE EXPERIENCES MUST EFFECTIVELY PROMOTE CHILDREN'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. THEY MUST ALSO BE CONSISTENT WITH FAMILY NEEDS, THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL, LEARNING INTERESTS, STYLE OF LEARNING AND CULTURAL BACKGROUND. PROFESSIONALS EXHIBITING STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN CHILDCARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ARE RECOGNIZED BY THE NECPA COMMISSION, INC. THROUGH THE AWARDING OF A NATIONAL CREDENTIAL, THE CERTIFIED CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL (CCP).
  3. $42,269 spent. NAC - DEVELOPED FOR CENTER DIRECTORS AND OTHER CARE CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS, THE NATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR CREDENTIAL (NAC) IS COMPREHENSIVE, FORTY-HOUR COURSE FOR DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS OF CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND IS AN AWARD FOR DEMONSTRATED MASTERY OF ADMINISTRATION SKILLS. THE NAC IS RECOGNIZED AS A MARK OF EXCELLENCE THAT DESIGNATES INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL TO MANAGING A CHILD CARE CENTER.
  4. NCCA - Providing support to NCCA in order to promote the success of licensed providers in quality early care and education, including the provision of professional development, advocacy and community engagement.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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