APPLE Accreditation Application

APPLE (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment) is a national early learning program accreditation that recognizes early learning and education centers for operating high quality early learning programs. Established in 1999, APPLE is the largest accrediting body in the state of Florida with nearly 800 accredited programs nationwide. APPLE was developed by owners and operators of early learning centers and is grounded in the unique perspective of the business of childcare. APPLE is accepted as one of Florida’s Gold Seal Quality Care programs. The Gold Seal program provides additional benefits including ad valorem tax relief, a sales tax exemption on educational supplies and materials, and an increase in reimbursement for subsidized care.

APPLE Accreditation is devoted to helping programs reach their full potential through providing streamlined resources, a dedicated support team, continuous professional development, and a respectful partnership to promote success. We realize that each early care and education program is unique and serves an equally distinctive community. APPLE Accreditation celebrates these differences and believes that the process of achieving accreditation should be an opportunity for a program to highlight those aspects of the business that make it special.

On behalf of the entire team, thank you for considering APPLE Accreditation. We are honored to be a partner with you in achieving the goals you set for your program and look forward to working with you during the accreditation journey and beyond.

APPLE Applications received on or after January 1, 2024, are required to use the 2024 Version of the APPLE Standards.

**Click here to view APPLE Accreditation fee schedule on our website associated with your accreditation. **

If you have any questions about APPLE Accreditation, please email: info@faccm.org or call 1.800.322.2603.

Payment Terms and Conditions

All Membership (FACCM and SEEDS) and APPLE Annual Reporting invoices are billed annually on the anniversary of the membership. Portfolio Review/Verification Fees are due upon Electronic Portfolio Submission (please review the APPLE Manual located in the Member Hub for more specific instructions). Membership and APPLE Annual Reporting fees are due by the last day of the month; unpaid invoices are subject to a $50 late fee effective on the first day of the following month. Membership fees and Annual Reporting fees including late fees not received by end of second month are dropped including revocation of APPLE Accreditation and notification made to Gold Seal office as applicable. All fees are due in advance of services and nonrefundable. We accept most major credit cards and debit cards associated with a checking account in addition to checks made payable to The Florida Association for Child Care Management, Inc. (FACCM) and mailed to 4840 Dairy Rd. Suite 101 Melbourne, FL 32904.