In July 2017, NAEYC released new market research that identifies opportunities to ensure that parents and early childhood educators are on the same side of defining and demanding high-quality early childhood education
Your child continues to develop a wide range of skills in kindergarten, including physical, social, emotional, language and literacy, and thinking (cognitive) skills.
In high-quality classrooms, teachers view families as partners in their children’s education. Together, you’ll help children develop the skills they need to be successful in school and life.
In high-quality preschools, teachers focus on all areas of learning. They pay attention to what children are interested in, and they plan themes or projects that help children expand their knowledge and skills in different areas.
Find out how preschoolers learn and develop, how teachers support their learning and development, and what a high-quality preschool program looks like.
The first few years of your baby's life are such important learning years. Connecting with warm, caring adults from the beginning helps your baby connect with others throughout his life.
Learn how the the federal budget and appropriations processes work, how it supports children, families and educators, and how that support can be reciprocated by you.
Learn how Head Start and Early Head Start incorporates NAEYC's core values, and act to build on the strengths of low-income children, families, and communities while providing support and services to help them thrive.
Learn more about the Everyday Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) signed in December 2015, and how it focuses on the importance of the early years for long-term student success.
Explore how investing in direct subsidies such as the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) is vital to helping low- and middle-income families with young children afford quality child care.
