As we celebrate a century of advancing high-quality early learning, the National Association for the Education of Young Children invites you to explore these curated tools, inspiring stories, and ready-to-share materials designed to bring our 100-year journey to life.
We'll be adding new materials throughout the year, so check back often!
A Century of Milestones
This engaging one-pager highlights key moments in NAEYC’s history, from its founding and early advocacy efforts to landmark achievements that have shaped the early childhood education profession. Use it to spark conversation, anchor presentations, enrich events, or help your community reflect on the progress we’ve made together—and the work that still lies ahead.
Contribute to the Year Of Reflections
The Year of Reflections campaign invites members, partners, and supporters to look back on a century of progress and to share the stories that shaped early childhood education. Whether you’re honoring a mentor, celebrating a milestone, or reflecting on how the field has evolved, the Year of Reflections campaign creates space to recognize our collective impact and inspire the next generation of leaders in early childhood education.
#NAEYC100 Playlist
To celebrate NAEYC’s 100th anniversary, we’ve created a playlist that brings together songs that inspire, uplift, and energize the early childhood education community. Perfect for conferences, events, or your everyday soundtrack.
Add Your Song
Have a favorite that keeps you motivated or brings joy to your classroom? Submit it and help us build the soundtrack for 100 years of impact.
Higher Ed Fact Sheet
This resource spotlights NAEYC’s enduring commitment to strengthening higher education and preparing effective early childhood educators. Featuring key milestones in NAEYC’s higher education engagements, including 20 years of accrediting higher education programs—it highlights the leadership, standards, and partnerships that have elevated professional preparation across the field.
Explore the Higher Ed Fact Sheet
Centennial Press Kit
The NAEYC Centennial press kit offers journalists, policymakers, and advocates a comprehensive look at both the organization’s century of achievement and the urgent challenges that still face the early childhood education field today.