A new survey by NAEYC illustrates how insufficient public investment in our early childhood education system burdens educators and threatens to further reduce an already insufficient supply of quality child care and early learning programs.

NAEYC's Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs is pleased to announce that it has granted accreditation to early childhood programs during its 2024 meetings.

Read Michelle Kang's statement on DC's Pay Equity Fund

Read NAEYC's statement on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) final rule.

Read NAEYC's statement on the recent events surrounding DAP.

Read NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang's statement on the Senate's passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

NAEYC is proud to announce the new Commission on Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

NAEYC's Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs is pleased to announce that it has granted accreditation to early childhood programs during its summer meeting.

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, educate, and work on behalf of young children.