NAEYC

NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting high-quality early childhood education. It develops standards and guidelines to ensure that young children receive effective, developmentally appropriate instruction and care. NAEYC also offers accreditation for early childhood programs, helping parents and educators identify programs that meet rigorous quality benchmarks. Its goal is to support the healthy development and learning of young children by fostering best practices among educators and centers nationwide.