Specifications include, but are not limited to: proposals for the development and/ or operation of School Readiness Programs or contracted spaces for three and four year old children for early care and education pursuant to Sec. 10-16o. – 10-16r and Sec. 10-16t. – 10-16u. ; Interested programs should either be licensed, currently accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) or able to earn accreditation within three years from the date of funding. In addition, the legislation has identified specific requirements for programs to ensure the highest quality of care for the children in the program. Please review the School Readiness General Policies found on the Office of Early Childhood website.