In Loco Parents Accreditation

A mark of excellence that is awarded by ACCAB – an independent, third-party accreditation body, when an Early Education & Child Care Centre proves that it continuously maintains high standards of quality, health & safety in early childhood education and care.

ACCAB’s “In Loco Parentis” Accreditation is a voluntary Quality, Health & Safety Accreditation especially designed and managed for the Early Education & Child Care Centers (EECCC).

The Latin term in loco parents means “in the place of a parent”. ACCAB’s “In Loco Parents Standard” is inspired by this doctrine that the child care institutions shall act in the best interests of the children being minded as they consider fit, while not allowing what would be considered violations of the child’s personal individuality and autonomy.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (commonly abbreviated as the CRC, CROC, or UNCRC) is a human rights treaty which sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children. This accreditation endeavors to support all those who are concerned about the Right of the Child.

This accreditation intends to build necessary effectiveness for Quality, Health & Safety management in the face of changing needs of the society, parents, early education & child care centres and children in a planned manner. Wherein a system approach made of interrelated elements fosters a culture of reflection and continuous improvement.

In Loco Parents” accreditation means that an Early Education & Child Care Center meets the standards for:

• Framework.
• Governance.
• Space, Infrastructure & Environment.
• Planning & Policy Deployment.
• Financing and.
• Human Resources.

In Loco Parents” accreditation means that an Early Education & Child Care Center follows the best code of practice for:

• Location.
• Architecture Design – Indoor & Outdoor.
• Access Control &Security.
• Equipment.
• Day-Care Program.
• Policies.
• Staff.
• Safety.
• Hygiene.
• Maintenance and.
• Administration.

Why “In Loco Parents” Accreditation?

• Accreditation will provide assurance to the parents that your centre has commitment to provide quality and safe early education and child care services and tou ahat yre committed to pursuing excellence.
• The parents will have confidence that their child will receive the best fun, positive, educational& engaging experience, safe & stimulating environment and care possible at the accredited centre.
• Receive full technical support from ACCAB approved Solution Partner to implement the Inloco parentis in your EECCC

ACCAB follows the same philosophy, evaluation process and rigor as ISO 17011 Standard while delivery the In Loco Parentis Accreditation.

Please visit www.school-safety.org for further information.