General Info

Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children is a membership organization whose mission is to facilitate the optimal development of young children by advocating for the rights, needs, and well-being of young children and educating, supporting, and collaborating with individuals and organizations working in direct or indirect service to young children. The vision of Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children is that every young child in Illinois will have access to the highest quality of care and education. Illinois AEYC values the impact we make as early childhood professionals through public awareness, advocacy, professional development and networking to achieve positive outcomes for all children and their families.