Recognizing Elite Daycare and Childcare Professionals Nationwide

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

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

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

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

For Daycare Professionals

If you've received Elite recognition:

Confirm your directory listing and verify your daycare facility information

Order your commemorative award (crystal trophy or wall plaque)

Access digital recognition badges for your website and marketing materials