NAEYC

Our Work
- Power to the Profession
  Learn about the collaborative initiative to advance a unified early childhood education profession.
- For Families
  Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
- Higher Education
  Search an ECE degree directory, explore professional standards, and join our community of practice.
- 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
Increase your understanding of young children's learning and development through our extensive selection of research-based books, articles, and journals (Teaching Young Children and Young Children).
- Publications
  Explore an extensive selection of research-based books, articles, and journals (Teaching Young Children and Young Children).
- Professional Development
  Enhance your career and improve your knowledge, skills, and practices with our in-person and 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
Register for the largest gathering of early childhood educators! The schedule is packed with the latest research, best practices, and tools in early learning.
- Annual Conference
  Learn about the latest research, best practices, and tools during our annual conference. Discover the largest gathering of early childhood educators!
- Professional Learning Institute
  Ignite and fulfill your professional goals at the 2018 Institute in Austin. Registration is now open!
- Public Policy Forum
  Join us at this 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
  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
  Learn about the accreditation process, which ensures high-quality experiences for children in early childhood education programs.
- Higher Education Quality Assurance Systems
  Explore accreditation and recognition for early childhood higher education programs and discover the preparation standards for professionals.
Get Involved
- Become a Member
  Join your professional membership association, explore local Affiliates, and access unbeatable member benefits.
- Advance your Career
  Explore jobs in the Career Center and find higher education and professional development opportunities.
- Become an Advocate
  Develop grassroots efforts advancing early childhood in your community with these tools and resources.
- Join our Communities
  Say Hello and discuss, network, and connect with our interest forums and online communities.
- Align with Us
  Support our mission and reach the NAEYC audience through your advertisement, conference exhibit booth, or sponsorship.
- Leadership Opportunities
  Become a leader in your professional association.
About Us
- People
  Read about NAEYC’s leadership, mission, values and beliefs, and strategic governance.
- Partner
  Become an organizational or corporate partner to inspire early childhood education at the local and national level.
- News and Updates
  Stay current on all things related to your professional association, from book releases to policy updates.
- Careers at NAEYC
  Join NAEYC’s team and help us advance the education of young children across the country.
- Donate
  Support access to high-quality early childhood education programs and opportunities and resources for educators.
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Early Learning Program Accreditation

For more than 30 years, we have worked together with program staff across the country to implement best practices and develop a consistent understanding of how to achieve and maintain high quality.

Important Message

You spoke, we listened, and made significant enhancements to the accreditation process and standards. To prepare for this transition please review the standards, dates, forms and resources. Learn more about the 2018 transition.

Early Learning Program Accreditation

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