what does it mean when a program has achieved national accreditation a. the director of the program has received a director credential. b. the program has the same level of quality as a public school c. the program meets state minimum standards of operation d. the program performs at a higher level than licensing requirements and has met additional standards

Answer

d. the program performs at a higher level than licensing requirements and has met additional standards

Explanation

According to The Handbook of Child & Elder Care Resources (P. 4), licensing means that the minimum standards have been met, whereas accreditation means that the program director has gone beyond achieving the minimum standards into striving to achieve high quality care.

Reference

The Handbook of Child & Elder Care Resources

By DIANE Publishing Company Page 4