Raising the quality of childhood education programs in Arizona

We believe that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. We promote high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research.

The Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (AzAEYC) is YOUR professional organization in Arizona. Join us!

“Teaching young children is one of the most difficult — yet rewarding — professions out there. I joined NAEYC back in 1998 to be part of a group of professionals that felt the same way I did. I wanted to bring Power and a Voice to this overlooked profession. I wanted to connect with professionals that felt the same way I did. My life has taken me through several states. I am a member of AzAEYC to continue that work here in Arizona.

– Kristie Scharer, Instructional Coach, Cartwright School District Early Childhood Programs

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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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AZ childcare and COVID-19: Monitoring trusted sources

AZ Childcare and COVID-19
We are responding to AZ childcare and COVID-19 by continually monitoring trusted sources for updated information to guide us as professionals. We’ve listed some resources for AZ childcare and COVID-19 that are intended to help prevent illness, support childcare providers. Learn more.

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Business Resources for Arizona Child Care: COVID-19
AzAEYC and SAZAEYC share business resources for Arizona child care providers that have developed out of our collective advocacy efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Options for small business loans, updates on unemployment insurance, how Arizona child care providers can efficiently access critical information and other important information on the business of child care. Learn more. 

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AzAEYC is proud to partner with the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. The Piper Trust’s investment in AZ Toolkit is part of a commitment to enhanced child care practices and after school care to prepare Arizona’s young learners, ages birth to age 8, for success in elementary school and beyond. Learn more.