NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
The story of Ben’s large-scale pretend play (physically, socially, and emotionally) and how our learning community engaged with it shows how we fostered a sense of belonging in our toddler classroom.
NAEYC's response to the early childhood educator, with legal authorization to work in the United States, being detained by federal immigration officials at her child care program, in front of children and families.
NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
Parents and providers alike want child care that is affordable, reliable, safe, and high-quality, led by qualified and respected educators, and supported by strong standards that protect children and the adults who care for them.
The federal government officially shut down on Oct. 1, 2025, when Republicans and Democrats could not reach a funding agreement to keep the government open.
Today, the Senate narrowly voted to pass budget legislation that will cause significant harm to many children, families, and early childhood educators.
NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
