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Explore NAEYC’s research-based resources for early childhood educators, including books, journals, webinars, and advocacy tools.

About Us The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, …

Accreditation Research Database NAEYC maintains unique repositories of data regarding the early learning experiences of children in thousands of programs across the nation and on military …

The NAEYC Annual Conference is the largest gathering of early childhood professionals in the world. Presenting here means reaching thousands of educators, leaders, researchers, and advocates who …

Your NAEYC Membership Joining or renewing your membership with NAEYC means becoming a part of the premier association for early learning professionals at every career stage. Join our vibrant …

NAEYC’s “For Families” hub is a trusted resource designed to support parents and caregivers in nurturing young children’s growth and development. From expert-backed articles on behavior and …

NAEYC’s Professional Learning Institute brought together seasoned and emerging early childhood leaders in a community of learners focused on deepening the early childhood knowledge base, …

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, …

The NAEYC Code of Ethics offers guidelines for responsible behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal ethical dilemmas encountered in early childhood care and education.