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For Families

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) understands how important a child’s education and development are to parents and families. 

Families Today

NAEYC is pleased to offer readers a selection of articles on child development and children's learning from The Families Today column by Drs. T Berry Brazelton and Joshua Sparrow.

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Find an Accredited Program

Learn about quality child care and the importance of finding an NAEYC Accredited program.
 

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Donate to NAEYC

A tax-deductible gift of any size to NAEYC is the  perfect way to let the early childhood educator in your life how much you appreciate the work he or she does on behalf of children. NAEYC is the only organization that sets high quality standards, recognizes excellence, provides training and support through the lens of child development, and convenes important stakeholders to further research-to-practice and public policy on behalf of children birth through age eight. We invite you to make a tax-deductible contribution today in honor of a special early childhood educator, as an investment in  the quality of children's early experiences, and the early childhood profession. On behalf of NAEYC, thank you.
 

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