A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quality child care by strengthening the profession of family child care. NAFCC sponsors the only nationally recognized accreditation system designed specifically for family
A national membership organization working to improve early childhood education through its scholarly journals, conferences, and advocacy. NAEYC supports a system of national accreditation for early care and education
Information about child assessment and curriculum, as well as professional development and training and links to related research. HighScope Home – HighScope
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Healthy
One of the nation’s oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families, FPG provides research and evaluation, professional development, technical assistance, and outreach
An international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. DEC is especially for individuals who work with or on
Promotes improved performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children aged birth to 5 years old. Administers the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program.
Child Care Aware works with more than 400 state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies to advance a child care system that effectively serves all children and
Generates, translates, and applies knowledge in the service of improving life outcomes for children in the United States and throughout the world https://developingchild.harvard.edu
A national resource center that disseminates research and evidence-based practices on promoting social emotional development and school readiness. CSEFEL’s website includes training materials, videos, and print resources for early
