Our Work
- Power to the Profession
  Learn about the collaborative initiative to advance a unified early childhood education profession.
- Advancing Equity Initiative
  Read about this initiative focused on equity in early childhood and find other equity-related content.
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  Read about NAEYC's DAP framework for high quality education.
- For Families
  Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
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- Public Policy and Advocacy
  Engage with our policy agendas, advocacy resources, and current initiatives.
- Global Engagement
  Learn about our work with governments and NGOs around the world to support young children and their teachers.
Resources
- Books
  Learn about and purchase the best books and resources to support young children's learning and development.
- Young Children
  Stay up to date with research-based, teacher-focused articles on birth to age 8 in our award-winning, peer-reviewed journal.
- Teaching Young Children
  Discover practical tips and innovative ideas for preschool teachers in our award-winning magazine.
- Professional Development
  Enhance your career and improve your knowledge, skills, and practices with our online training.
- Topics
  Explore key early childhood topics such Developmentally Appropriate Practice, play, and math.
- Blog
  Stay up-to-date on issues in early childhood education and hear perspectives from a wide range of educators.
- Position Statements
  Learn about NAEYC’s informed positions on significant issues affecting young children’s education and development.
Events
- Annual Conference
  Discover the latest research and best practices, and engage with our diverse community of professionals!
- Professional Learning Institute
  Ignite and fulfill your professional development goals!
- Public Policy Forum
  Join us at the members-only event and build your advocacy skills, expand your networks, and advance federal and state early childhood policy.
- Week of the Young Child
  Celebrate young children and their families with hands-on activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art.
- Sponsor with NAEYC
  Find a sponsorship opportunity that’s right for you and help support early childhood educators, parents, and other professionals.
- Trainings & Webinars
  Deepen your professional knowledge wherever you are with NAEYC’s exciting webinar series and online and face-to-face training opportunities.
Accreditation
- Early Learning Program Accreditation
  Discover the benefits of early childhood accreditation, learn about the four step process, find support and resources for your program or login to the accreditation portal.
- Early Learning Accreditation Portal
  Login to the Early Learning Accreditation Portal to take charge of your accreditation process.
- Higher Education Accreditation
  Explore accreditation of early childhood higher education programs, discover the accreditation system standards, and view a list of accredited programs.
- Accreditation Research Databases
  Access accreditation data on early learning and higher education program characteristics and quality for research purposes.
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Mensajes clave de la Declaración de posición

La declaración de posición de NAEYC sobre prácticas apropiadas para el desarrollo refleja tanto la continuidad como el cambio en el campo de la primera infancia.

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Práctica Apropiada para el Desarrollo en Programas para la Primera Infancia para la Atención de Niños desde el Nacimiento hasta los 8 Años de Edad

Declaración de Posición de NAEYC, Adoptada en 2009.

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NAEYC Announces the Release of Serious Fun

NAEYC launches new book, Serious Fun: How Guided Play Extends Children's Learning.

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Blog

January 10, 2019

A New Home for NAEYC!

Because you are a member, we want to communicate directly with you about an important decision our National Governing Board has made regarding our strategic real estate plan.

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Amy O'Leary

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Thousands Gather in Washington, DC to Promote Early Childhood Education

NAEYC will host more than 8,000 early learning professionals in the nation's capital next week.

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New Grant to Support Increasing Access to High-Quality Child Care

NAEYC receives $1 million Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant!

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October 9, 2018

Human Connection, Networking, and NAEYC Affiliates

One of the easiest ways members can connect with other educators in their own communities is by getting involved in their Affiliates.

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Erin Daga

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NEW: Save on Office Supplies!

NAEYC members save up to 80% on Office Depot/OfficeMax products

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NAEYC Interest Forums

Interest Forum Business Meetings at Annual Conference

Landing page for Interest Forums at Annual Conference

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DRAFT Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

NAEYC is releasing the first public draft of its position statement on “Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators”. We need your feedback by Friday, November 16, 2018

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NAEYC Announces HighScope as Year-Round Platinum Sponsor

NAEYC announces premier research, development and training organization as Year-Round Platinum Sponsor

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Premium Member Online Benefit

Premium Member Online Benefit (高级会员在线福利)

NAEYC premium members are entitled to two free online modules per year.

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Standard members receive online benefits.

Standard Member Online Benefit (标准会员在线福利)

NAEYC standard members are entitled to one free online module per year.

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Summer 2018 Higher Education Accreditation Decisions

Summer 2018 Higher Education Accreditation Decisions

Accreditation decisions made by the Higher Education Accreditation Commission in Summer 2018

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NAEYC Affiliate Network grows to 52 as Maryland and Montana Join the Community

NAEYC Affiliate Network grows to 52 as Maryland and Montana Join the Community

NAEYC welcomed the Maryland AEYC and the Montana AEYC to its network of affiliates.

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Kiddie Academy Gaithersburg Presented with National NAEYC Accreditation

Surprise visit ends in celebration as child-care program earns NAEYC accreditation.

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July 6, 2018

Baking Math for Families and Young Children

Bake together and build math skills with these 10 baking habits.

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Sharon Davis

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NAEYC Seeks Candidates to Fill Four Open Governing Board Positions

NAEYC announces final call to apply for open governing board positions.

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NAEYC Takes Gold at EXCEL Awards

NAEYC wins Gold Award at EXCEL Awards Gala in Books Category

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Necesitamos sus comentarios: nuevo borrador de la declaración de posición de la NAEYC (Vídeo)

Necesitamos sus comentarios en respuesta al nuevo borrador de la declaración de posición: Promover la Equidad y la Diversidad en la Educación de la Primera Infancia antes del 30 de junio.

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