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Our Stories from the Field elevate the voices of early care and education professionals and highlight the rights of children, families, and educators to equity, quality, and desirable early learning environments.
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Vision

All Arizona children, birth through age 8, have equitable access to high-quality early learning experiences that prepare them for lifelong success.

Mission

Arizona AZAEYC advances equity and excellence in early childhood education by providing resources, professional learning, and advocacy to strengthen the early childhood workforce and support children, families, and communities.

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AZToolkit

AZ Toolkit is a comprehensive resource for early learning providers designed to save time, increase quality, reduce costs and share knowledge, with the necessary resources to advance through the quality continuum. All in one location!
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Capacity Building Towards a Well-Compensated Child Care Field

AzAEYC focus groups gathered insights on best practices for retaining early childhood teachers, aiming to address challenges, and enhance support systems that promote teacher satisfaction and longevity in the field. This work was made possible with a grant from the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact.

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Stay in-the-know about ECE policy topics, resources, and advocacy opportunities by subscribing to the Public Policy and Advocacy in Action newsletter.
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2023 Annual Report

We are so grateful for the 650+ AzAEYC members across the state! TOGETHER we accomplished a great deal for the child care workforce this past year. Read more about AzAEYC's accomplishments in our 2023 Annual Report.

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Upcoming Events

You're invited - Annual Meeting at the Desert Botanical Garden, November 10, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm

We’re excited to invite you to the AZAEYC Annual Meeting – Growing Together at the Desert Botanical Garden.

📅 Monday, November 10, 2025
🕔 5:00-7:00 PM
📍 Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix

Join us for an evening of connection, professional development, and celebration with Arizona’s early childhood education community.

 Highlights include:

  • AZAEYC Updates
  • Professional Development by Desert Botanical Garden
  • Vendors & Resources
  • Networking and Refreshments

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