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!
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
The fourth edition of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is now available from NAEYC. With new research and a focus on equity, DAP elevates the need for active engagement through play, exploration, and inquiry in ways that support the whole child.
2022 Annual Report
We are so grateful for our more than 500 AzAEYC members across the state! TOGETHER we accomplished a great deal over the past year. Read more about our collective accomplishments in our 2022 Annual Report.
Stories from the Field
Inspiring Her Own to Teach: Meet Loretta Chavez Aja, Early Childhood Center Owner and Educator
In this video, Loretta Chavez Aja, owner of a Phoenix-area early childhood center, talks about the importance of early childhood education and the support she
September 13, 2023
An Intergenerational Learning Environment: Meet Shara Jones, Early Childhood Educator
In this video, early childhood director Shara Jones talks about how her child care center, Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool, provides opportunities for children to
April 7, 2023
30 Years in the Making: The Journey of the NAU Early Learning and Development Center
Adapted from an Interview with Rebecca Cirzan, Director of the NAU Early Learning and Development Center Dr. Pam Powell, Associate Dean of the NAU College
April 4, 2023