Certification directory

Find the certification criteria that match your program stage.

Use this directory to compare requirements, review result notes, and identify the route that best fits a new program, an upgrade, or a formal review cycle.

Results

Result rows with enough detail to compare at a glance.

Each result keeps the evidence, scope, and action in one full-width row so teams can scan, compare, and decide without losing context.

Planning stage

Baseline certification review for a new school or center.

Best for teams defining scope, gathering evidence, and checking whether the program can move into a formal review cycle.

Focus: Safety, circulation, and child-friendly legibility.

Evidence: Floor plans, materials notes, and operational intent.

Action: Request a certification review conversation.

Construction stage

Field-ready review for projects nearing handover.

Use when the design is fixed and the team needs a clear check on visible details, material choices, and readiness for use.

Focus: Finishes, joinery, maintenance, and durability.

Evidence: Construction records, site images, and product data.

Action: Prepare supporting documents for review.

Operational stage

Review renewal for established environments.

Useful when a program already serves families and staff, but the team wants to confirm that conditions still support the intended standard.

Focus: Day-to-day use, upkeep, and consistency of experience.

Evidence: Usage notes, maintenance logs, and team feedback.

Action: Schedule a renewal assessment.

How results are read

Criteria stay clear when evidence, scope, and next action sit together.

The directory is designed to help teams distinguish planning guidance from final review signals, so the interpretation stays stable as projects mature.

Reading method

Start with the program stage to match the right level of scrutiny.
Check the evidence line to see what documentation will support the review.
Use the action line to move toward the appropriate follow-up.

Useful reference paths

Research — background notes that support a stronger review case.
Construction — delivery context that informs material and field checks.
Advocacy — language for briefing partners and decision-makers.

Application path

Move from review to a formal certification conversation.

If the criteria fit your current stage, the next exchange can focus on documentation, timing, and the scope of review.