US Childcare Elite
Administered by the National Excellence Advisory Benchmark (NEAB)
US Childcare Elite honors exceptional daycare and childcare professionals nationwide—providers who deliver outstanding nurturing care, educational excellence, and trusted safety for children and families through superior dedication and professional integrity.
This Elite recognition is earned through merit-based review of publicly available information and cannot be purchased or applied for.
Our Purpose
The NEAB created US Childcare Elite to identify leaders in daycare and early childhood care—those who consistently demonstrate compassionate nurturing, professional excellence, and exceptional family satisfaction through documented achievement.
Our mission: To recognize daycare and childcare professionals who provide exceptional care and education with integrity and have earned outstanding family trust through verified excellence in child development and safety.
Every Elite recognized professional represents years of dedication, educational expertise, and commitment to excellence in daycare services and family support.
Selection & Verification
Each NEAB recognition review evaluates:
Publicly available reputation and verified business information
Professional licensing status and regulatory compliance standing
Consistent family satisfaction based on publicly available reviews and feedback
Daycare and childcare professionals that meet NEAB's Elite criteria receive recognition and become eligible to order commemorative awards.
Why Elite Recognition Matters
Independent Review
Not association or advertiser-funded
Merit-Based Selection
Grounded in verified performance and reputation indicators
Family Confidence
Elite recognition communicates safety, nurturing care, and quality daycare education
For Families
When you see the Elite Daycare Professional recognition, it represents:
Verified excellence based on publicly available family satisfaction indicators
Independent recognition by a national professional review organization
Commitment to quality and nurturing daycare and childcare services
For Daycare Professionals
If you've received Elite recognition: