<![CDATA[Accreditation is an important mechanism for improving the quality of early childhood education services. Changes in accreditation instruments require education units to understand differences in assessment components and characteristics. This community service program aimed to assist early childhood education institutions in adapting to the latest accreditation instrument through a comparative analysis of the previous and current assessment characteristics. The activity was conducted on 8–9 July 2026 in collaboration with HIMPAUDI of East Kotawaringin Regency and involved 33 participants consisting of early childhood education principals and teachers. The activity used a Participatory Action Research approach through needs identification, discussion, mentoring, comparative analysis, question-and-answer sessions, and reflection. The first day focused on understanding the previous accreditation instrument, while the second day focused on the latest instrument, particularly the components, items, indicators, sub-indicators, and assessment characteristics. The results showed that participants gained a clearer understanding of accreditation as a quality improvement instrument rather than merely an administrative requirement. Participants also recognized the relationship between accreditation assessment and the implementation of quality educational services in their respective institutions. The activity indicates that comparative and participatory mentoring can support the adaptation of early childhood education institutions to changes in accreditation instruments and strengthen their readiness to improve quality continuously.]]>
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