General Membership Questions
How long is my membership valid?
An NAEYC membership is good for one year from the time the application is processed, and payment is made in full.
When will I receive my Membership welcome mailer?
Members can expect to receive their welcome package with membership ID card approximately 6-8 weeks after their membership has been activated. A digital certificate will be sent to the preferred email address within 3 weeks of joining or renewing.
How do I join NAEYC?
New members join online using the membership application. Note that you will first create an account with a valid email address by selecting ‘Register’. Following the setup of your contact information, you must click ‘Join’ at the top of the page to complete your membership transaction.
A printable membership application is also available, which can be mailed with payment (Check only) to: NAEYC, P.O. Box 97156, Washington, DC 20090-7156. Haga clic aquí para una aplicación en español.
Can my organization join NAEYC?
NAEYC is a professional association with membership for the individual, not organizations. Discounts are offered to organizations purchasing 50 or more Standard memberships at one time and through one payment transaction. Learn more about giving the gift of membership to your staff through a group purchase by contacting Market Solutions.
How long does it take for a membership to become active?
It may take up to 24 hours for memberships to become active when joining or renewing online or by phone. Members who mail their application should have their membership activated within 2–3 weeks of the receipt of payment.
How much does NAEYC membership cost?
Members joining NAEYC receive membership at the national level as well as with an Affiliate. This ensures members receive all the benefits of NAEYC membership and enjoy the benefits of membership in a national and an Affiliate early childhood organization at the same time! There are four member levels to choose from:
Entry Level: $30
Standard: $69*
Family: $35
*Discounts offered for one purchase of 50 or more Standard memberships. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about memberships for your team.
Please note that Membership prices and benefits are subject to change at any time.
Click here to learn more about benefits and member options.
Click here for more information about the NAEYC Affiliate network.
My center is accredited by NAEYC. Are all the staff of the center automatically members of NAEYC?
No. Membership to NAEYC is on an individual basis and it is not included as part of accreditation.
Receiving Your Benefits
As a new member, when should I begin receiving my publication(s)?
NAEYC publications are published four times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter). Members at the Standard level will receive the first issue that coincides with the publishing calendar.
When do Standard members receive their book benefits?
-Standard members receive one e-book during their membership year. This resource is fulfilled around the start of the new calendar year.
Can I receive both Young Children and Teaching Young Children?
Yes! Premium members automatically receive subscriptions to BOTH Young Children and Teaching Young Children.
Standard members receive their choice of either publication, but may choose to receive both Young Children and Teaching Young Children upon joining or renewing their membership for an additional cost of $30 per year.
Entry Level and Family members may receive either or both journal(s) for an additional $30 each.
*All levels can access each issue's articles online.
How do I check to ensure that my journal (YC or TYC) was mailed?
Please allow 8-12 weeks from the membership date for delivery. If you do not receive a benefit within this time frame, contact NAEYC Customer Care via e-mail or by calling 800-424-2460, option 4.
How do I access my membership account and view my benefits?
Login to your member account. If it's your first time logging in, or you've forgotten your password, select the 'forgot password' icon.
Once you've logged in, you can review your contact information, verify membership details, view invoices, access benefits, renew, and more. If you have any questions about your subscriptions or benefit fulfillment, please contact NAEYC Customer Care via e-mail or by calling 800-424-2460, option 4.
Changing your Membership
I’ve moved. How do I update my address or change my Affiliate?
Update your mailing address by logging into your Member Account, and selecting the Orange 'Edit Primary Info' button.
Members have 30 days after joining or renewing NAEYC membership to change their Primary Affiliate. Thereafter members may add an additional affiliate for a prorated cost for the remainder of the year. Please note, however, that NAEYC does not process refunds for Affiliate memberships.
What is NAEYC’s cancellation policy?
Members can cancel their membership within 30 days of joining or renewing for a full refund. After 30 days, no refund will be issued. For member terms and conditions, click here. Contact NAEYC Customer Care via e-mail or by calling 800-424-2460, option 4.
What does it mean to upgrade your membership?
Upgrading your membership involves a change in membership level (Entry to Standard). Your expiration date will not change. You can upgrade via your member profile at the time of renewal, or at anytime for a prorated cost for the remainder of the year by contacting NAEYC Customer Care via e-mail or by calling 800-424-2460, option 4.
Affiliate Membership Questions
Can I join more than one Affiliate?
Yes! You can join up to 5 total Affiliates. If you choose to add additional Affiliates at the time of joining, renewal, or during your membership year, you are responsible for paying the Affiliate portion of the dues for every additional Affiliation. Your membership dues in the new Affiliate are prorated, and your expiration date remains unchanged.
How do I join an Affiliate?
New members with a U.S. address select the Affiliate of their choice when they join NAEYC.
As a Life member, why am I no longer a member of my Affiliate?
Life memberships pertain only to the national membership. In order to renew your membership at the Affiliate level, Life members need to contact NAEYC Customer Care by calling 800-424-2460, option 4.
How can I contact my Affiliate?
A comprehensive Affiliate directory is available by clicking here. In your member profile, select ‘Additional Resources > Affiliate Directory’.
How do I find the dues to my Affiliate online?
Affiliate dues are standard. Your primary regional affiliate membership is included in your total membership cost. Additional Affiliates may be added at the cost of:
Entry Level: $7.50/each additional
Standard: $28/each additional
Family: $10.50/each additional
I’ve moved. How do I change my Affiliate?
Please be sure to update your mailing address by logging into your Member Account, and selecting the Orange 'Edit Primary Info' button.
Members have 30 days after joining or renewing NAEYC membership to change their Primary Affiliate. Thereafter members may add an additional affiliate for a prorated cost for the remainder of the year. Please note, however, that NAEYC does not process refunds for Affiliate memberships.
Support Questions
How do I update my mailing address?
In your member account, under 'addresses' you will see any addresses you have on file with NAEYC. Select the address labeled 'Mailing' and hit the 'edit' button. You can also use this method to update business or billing addresses!
How can I get proof of my NAEYC membership payment?
Log into your Member Account. Click 'Invoices' under the Account Links box. Detailed views of all of your invoices are available.
How can I reset my password for the Members Only section of the NAEYC website?
When logging into your Member Account, enter your email address and select 'forgot password'. You will receive a link to reset your password in your email. Don't forget to check your spam if you don't receive an email within 15 minutes! If you have trouble, contact NAEYC Customer Care via e-mail or by calling 800-424-2460, option 4.
When was the last time you checked your spam folder?
We provide NAEYC members with updates, receipts, invoices, reminders and more primarily through email. Email service providers' typically work well but occasionally important emails get sent to spam. Make sure that you're checking your spam folder regularly to avoid missing essential NAEYC information.
We keep NAEYC members updated on their membership, benefits, discounts and more.
Where do I locate my membership ID number?
The NAEYC membership ID number appears on the NAEYC membership card mailed the first month of the membership year, and in the header of your member account (It's now called your 'Customer ID').
Note that with NAEYC's updated technology, you no longer need your member ID for logging in, or accessing benefits!
Registration Tips
Joining NAEYC
- Ensure you have your email address and unique password ready. This is how you will access the system going forward.
- If paying using a company credit card, make sure that you are using the correct billing address associated with the card.
- Please don't click the submit payment button more than once. Our technology verifies and secures your identity in real time, so it may take a few moments to process your payment.
- Ensure your password includes 6 or more characters (at least one capital letter, lowercase letter, and number.)
Renewing your NAEYC membership
Log in to your membership profile and set up your password:
- Visit the member login. Note that you will need your unique email address to login.
- If this is the first time you're logging in, click 'forgot password' to set up your NEW member password. Need help? View the video tutorial.
In addition, here are some tips for smoothly navigating the renewal process:
- Ensure you have your email address and unique password ready. This is how you will access the system going forward.
- If paying using a company credit card, make sure that you are using the correct billing address associated with the card.
- Please don't click the submit payment button more than once. Our technology verifies and secures your identity in real time, so it may take a few moments to process your payment.
- Ensure your password includes 6 or more characters (at least one capital letter, lowercase letter, and number.)
- Please note that when renewing online your Membership Expiration date may take up to 24 hours to update.
Additional Support
For additional support or to ask questions, please contact NAEYC Customer Care by email at [email protected] or via telephone at 800-424-2460 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern).