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.

A New Early Intervention and Behavioral Health Services Rsport is Now Available! | March 11, 2026

PennAEYC and the Education Law Center-PA are proud to release a new report: "Strengthening Connections: Early Intervention and Behavioral Health Services for Infants and Toddlers in Pennsylvania." This report presents findings from a statewide project exploring how Pennsylvania’s Infant and Toddler Early Intervention program and behavioral health systems can effectively address the mental health needs of infants and toddlers. Through a combination of research, survey questions and focus groups, the project identified both systemic challenges and promising opportunities for cross-sector collaborations to achieve common goals.

Thank Governor Shapiro for Prioritizing Early Educators and Children

Governor Shapiro included in his 2026-27 budget proposal increases that strengthen recent support for early educators. Take a brief moment to send a thank you to Governor Shapiro for prioritizing the early learning workforce through the child care and pre-k investments.
group around pennaeyc table at 2023 awards ceremony
  • 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.