The National Association for the Education of Young Children or NAEYC is a professional membership organization that promotes high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8. It does so by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. It effects change by advocating for a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and supporting all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. If you’re an educator, policymaker, service provider or otherwise connected to the field of early learning, you should join NAEYC or renew membership.