Who We Are
PennAEYC is an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is a dynamic membership organization of early childhood care and education professionals.
Our mission is to be an effective voice for high-quality early childhood care and education. We do this through policy development, advocacy and professional development and supports for early childhood professionals.
PennAEYC's vision is that each and every Pennsylvania family will have access to high-quality, affordable early childhood care and education opportunities for their children provided by a profession that is valued, well compensated and supported.
Take Action Now
We urge you to take action now to tell your members of Congress to protect and invest in early childhood education, early childhood educators, and all families with young children and reject harmful cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, education funding, and other critical programs early childhood educators and families with young children rely on.
About Us
We are an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and a dynamic membership organization of early care and education professionals.
Membership
A professional membership with PennAEYC is the best way to stay connected to the latest information, action and research about early care and education.
Our Work
We are steadfast in the vision that every child in Pennsylvania has the equal opportunity to be a successful, responsible, and productive member of society as a result of their early childhood experiences.
Policy & Advocacy
Become an informed and educated advocate, your voice matters! Learn more about state and federal policies that impact early care and education and what you can do to share your voice.
Quality
Early childhood experiences are critical in the healthy education and development of young children. Learn more about quality early care and education.