QR2 Accreditation Overview

• QR2 Accreditation Overview
• QR2 Accreditation Requirements
• QR2 Accreditation Instructions
• QR2 Accreditation Next Steps

Quality child care and early education are delivered in quality environments.  Accreditation demonstrates that a program meets quality standards set by a local or national organization.  The accreditation process validates that a program uses quality processes and procedures in delivering care and educating children.

Maryland EXCELS supports programs as they progress through the accreditation process and work to achieve significant milestones.

This section explains the requirements for Accreditation and Rating Scales: Accreditation: ACR 1.2.

NOTE: If your program is accredited, no further action or documentation is required for ACR 1.2. 

Select the Requirements tab to learn about the documentation to submit based on your program type.