APPLE (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment) Accreditation is a national early learning program accreditation that recognizes early learning centers for operating high quality schools and programs. APPLE sets the standards that accelerate an early learning center’s drive to achieve that level of care and education outcomes. Our comprehensive training program is one-of-a-kind and specifically designed to develop proficiency. APPLE Accreditation celebrated its 25th year of excellence in 2024! We are proud to continue operating as the largest accrediting body in the State of Florida and growing nationwide. The 2024 APPLE Accreditation Standards acknowledge the uniqueness of each early care and education program while staying grounded in a business-friendly approach that advances high-quality early care and education standards for all. In Florida, APPLE is accepted as one of Florida’s Gold Seal Quality programs.
We are pleased to announce the availability of an APPLE Certified Consultants distinction! Professionals recognized under this distinction will be listed in a distinct public website directory, the photo of consultant including links to contact info on www.faccm.org website, and featured access in the FACCM/APPLE Member Hub. Please complete the application and submit along with fee to be considered for this distinction.
Below completed the APPLE Certified Consultant program consisting of four (4) hours classroom instruction and practical experience which demonstrates proficiency in the ability to assist other schools/centers with their APPLE Accreditation portfolio and process.
Prerequisites to attend the online training workshop:
- At least 5 years’ experience working in an accredited school/center or,
- Proof that you participated in at least 2 successful portfolio submissions, or
- Worked as an accreditation coach/verifier for the last five years.
Online APPLE Certified Consultant Training Workshop
- Consists of four (4) hours live virtual training and homework.
- Must successfully pass all modules and assessments with at least 85%.
Benefits of becoming an APPLE Certified Consultant
- Prominently displayed as an approved “APPOVED APPLE Certified Consultant” on the public and Members Only FACCM/APPLE websites.
- Ability to advertise as an “APPROVED APPLE Certified Consultant”.
- Set your own terms and conditions to work with the school/center.
Investment
$999/enrollment into the APPLE Certified Consultant Program Workshop
$199/annual renewal and workshop update training
This includes:
- Access to the live virtual training workshop and course materials.
- Access to official APPLE and APPLE Certified Consultant logos.
- Official digital certification to display online and in-person.
- Official wall and wallet certification certificates.
- Listing on FACCM/APPLE website as an “APPROVED APPLE Certified Consultant”.
- Referrals from FACCM/APPLE staff when school/center requests a consultant in the areas served.
Disclaimer:
Consultants must maintain “favorable” status based on school surveys. APPLE reserves the right at any time to remove a consultant from the website for any reason. Consultants understand that the approval to be an “APPROVED APPLE Certified Consultant” is based on an annual basis. Annual renewal and successful completion of updated training workshop is required to remain on the APPLE website.