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.

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Template for Early Childhood Educators in submitting public comments for the Head Start Proposed Rule

The perspective, experiences, and expertise of early childhood educators are critical to informing key decisions about early childhood programs and potential impacts of these decisions on the children and families they serve. The Early Childhood Educator template from NAEYC will help you draft your own comments in opposition to the “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs” proposed rule.

Deadline for comments is Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Reach out to Kimberly Early, Senior Director of Public Policy and Advocacy if you have questions.

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  • 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.