Join An Exceptional Group of CACFP Professionals
For over forty years, our association has been elevating the professional standards of our community. Since the creation of the CACFP Professionals Certification Program, we have recognized close to 2,000 individuals who continually go above and beyond with true passion for the CACFP and what it means to millions of children and adults.
" My certification demonstrates my credibility and investment to my professional development. I wanted to increase my awareness and have the opportunity to gain relevant, practical, content-rich information that I can implement into my leadership within my organization and the communities we serve. "
Christina Flythe, CMP, CCNP
Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.Â
Why Should I Earn the Certification of CACFP Professional?
Receiving your CACFP Certification shows your commitment to your profession and your willingness to uphold high standards. You will be able to enhance your professional image by adding credibility to your position and your organization while staying current on the latest topics, issues and solutions.
CCNP/CMP Certifications
NCA offers two certification program opportunities. Both certifications require applicants to submit documentation of education and experience which allow them to receive the designation. To be eligible for either the CCNP or CMP certification, your current role must be with an organization that operates or administers the CACFP. Consultants and industry are not eligible at this time.
CACFP Child Nutrition Professional (CCNP)
CCNP Certification is for the home child care provider or staff employed at a center operating CACFP, and/or a CACFP agency (Sponsor, Head Start, State Agency, etc.) administering CACFP for a minimum of one year.
CACFP Management Professional (CMP)
CMP Certification is for the CACFP administrator that has a minimum of 5 years of experience with at least 3 of those years being CACFP administration experience at a CACFP Agency (Sponsor, Center, State Agency, Head Start, etc.).
Dual Certification
CACFP Professionals may earn both certifications. Each application must be completed separately and include all required documentation and payments. Earned CEUs cannot be duplicated and used for both the CCNP and CMP. Meaning, if you submit a CEU for the CCNP application, it cannot be used again for the CMP application. You may apply for these at different times, the expiration date will be based on when the application is received, paid and approved.
Fees
Application Fees
| CACFP Child Nutrition Professional | $75.00 |
| CACFP Management Professional | $175.00 |
Renewal Fees
| CACFP Child Nutrition Professional | $75.00 |
| CACFP Management Professional | $175.00 |
" You may have many years of experience and knowledge but not the degree to go along with that. This certification is a way of recognizing and validating what we do every day and our passion for CACFP. "
Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP
Acelero Learning