Our Organization

History

Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 100,000 members, a national network of over 300 local, state, and regional affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.

Since 1926, NAEYC has worked to:

AEYC members work in a variety of ECE settings including but not limited to child care centers, preschools, public schools, private homes, before and after school programs, community agencies, licensing and regulation, and resource and referral. Together, we support excellence, inclusion, innovation, and community in the field of early childhood education.

The Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children (NevAEYC) serves as the state affiliate for NAEYC.  Nevada has two local Chapters: Reno & Southern Nevada.  Currently, NevAEYC has over 600 members!

Vision and Mission Statement

Values and Beliefs

Our core values are defined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and are deeply rooted in the early childhood profession. In addition, we seek to be a high–performing, inclusive organization that is enriched by and continually grows from our commitment to diversity, as embodied by our core beliefs.

We uphold these values and beliefs in all our interactions and initiatives:

NAEYC Membership

NAEYC Membership is open to all individuals who share a desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of all young children.  Learn more on our membership page.

Statewide Affiliate Activities

• Annual Early Childhood Conference
• Quarterly Newsletter via the NevAEYC Listserv
• Continuing Education Workshops
• Networking, Leadership, and Volunteer Opportunities
• Advocacy and Public Policy Support for children, families, and Early Childhood Education (ECE) at the State Legislature
• Support, technical assistance, and quality enhancement activities
• Special Events – Week of the Young Child, ECE Awards Night

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Para más información sobre NevAEYC, por favor llame a Sarah Navarro, (775) 327-0680