What is NCAEYC?

North Central Association for the Education of Young Children (NCAEYC) is the local Affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

NAEYC is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children.

Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with more than 100,000 members, a national network of nearly 450 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.  

Membership Options

Comprehensive Membership ($88/year)

Your best buy for staying up-to-date with professional resources in early childhood education.

 Regular Membership ($53/year)

Basic membership resources to meet your professional needs.

 Student Membership ($53/year)

Available only to students currently enrolled in professional preparation programs
(CDA, associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree) only.

Membership Benefits

As a member, you can help to...

• Improve your teaching and learning
• Raise the quality of early childhood education programs
• Build the early childhood profession
• Promote public support and policies for young children

Specific Membership Benefits

Comprehensive Membership ($88/year)
See Regular and Student benefits below, PLUS...          

5 or 6 books a year immediately after their release by NAEYC

Regular Membership ($53/year)
Student Membership (53/year)

Six issues of Young Children, packed with the latest developments in early childhood education, practice, and research

Voting rights in NAEYC elections to help shape the future of the early childhood profession;

Reduced registration fees at NAEYC-sponsored conferences and seminars (and local Affiliate events—Spring Reception, Fall Kick-Off, etc.);

Reduced subscription fees for the highly respected Early Childhood Research Quarterly;

Opportunities to participate in various insurance plans designed to meet your personal and professional needs, including professional liability insurance—and an Association-sponsored credit card service from MBNA.

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is building a foundation for a lifetime of learning for Wisconsin's young children.

Through the strength, leadership, and dedication of our members, WECA:

• Promotes excellence in early education programs
• Supports professionalism among our members
• Calls for a greater public investment in our future.

WECA is a statewide, nonprofit organization serving as a professional association whose members care for and educate Wisconsin's children, aged birth to eight.

We are an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

National Association for the Education of Young Children  
PO Box 97156 Washington, DC  20090-7156  

Fax: 202-328-1846
Phone: 202-232-8777 Toll free: 800-424-2460
Use the following extensions to reach these departments: Accreditation: 3 - Membership: 4 - Product Sales: 6 - Subscriptions: 8  

Email: naeyc@naeyc.org
Web: www.naeyc.org