Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CA AEYC

Thank you for making the proclamation for Month of the Young Child! Did you know The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) annual Week of of the Young Child is right around the corner? We are the local chapter of NAEYC California Association for the Education of Young Children.

If your school or program is celebrating the week which kicks off this Saturday, share with us how you are celebrating!

California Association for the Education of Young Children is still looking for volunteers to help with Annual Conference in Pasadena, CA. If you or a student you know is attending, considering signing up to volunteer!

Volunteering is a great way to get connected with others ECE professionals and may even guarantee you get a seat in some of the popular workshops.

More info in the link 🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoS6Kyu8-yCB3nANPUOCdbkBvl0Ks5roHjfOCu0SKs7SHC5Q/viewform?usp=send_form

T-minus 21 days left until our Annual Conference & Expo in Pasadena, CA! Join us for enriching workshops, exciting keynotes and unforgettable networking experiences the weekend of April 24 through 26! This is the ECE conference you don't want to miss! Register now at https://bit.ly/caaeycconferenceregistration .

There is still time to volunteer to make the magic happen at Conference. Sign up to grab a FREE t-shirt while supplies last! https://bit.ly/caaeycconferencevolunteer

Check out this FREE Event:
Breakfast and lunch provided. Great networking opportunity. Workshops and professional development.

Summary - Moving the Needle on Teacher Morale in California

The 2026 Annual CAAEYC Conference is back in Pasadena, California this year. If you are planning on attending, consider volunteering to scan for sessions and receive a free shirt!

Volunteering for sessions also ensures you have a seat in sessions as sessions do fill up quickly.

Sign up today! Highly recommended for ECE students to sign up and volunteer. Great way to connect with fellow ECE community members

What better way to show your support than by volunteering?

The 2026 Conference Volunteer Sign Up is now live! Get up close and personal with presenters and attendees by volunteering your time to keep the event running smoothly. Volunteers also get a stylish complimentary t-shirt as a souvenir of an amazing conference.

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for the 2026 Annual Conference and Expo in Pasadena, apply here: https://bit.ly/caaeycconferencevolunteer

Our Honor an Early Childhood Educator Membership Grants are still available! If you are a student or know one, don't miss the opportunity to join and obtain the benefits of membership as you advance your career. The application deadline has been extended to February 25!

Apply with the link: https://bit.ly/complimentarymembership

We're proud to share that CAAEYC has signed on to the letter of support opposing the federal freeze of vital anti-poverty programs that threaten our state's most vulnerable children and families.

Our deep commitment to equitable access to high-quality care and education and the policies that strengthen families and communities across California is reflected in the letter. We are honored to lend our voice alongside organizations who share that vision.

Read the letter here: https://conta.cc/4pzSz1m

Happy New Years! 2026 is a great year to get active in you local chapter! Santa Clara Valley Chapter is looking for ECE leaders! Join us! Send us a message or comment below for more info!

This is your year to get involved!

Join your local CAAEYC chapter to connect with passionate educators, attend local events, and make an impact in your community.

Find your chapter and start engaging: https://caeyc.org/board-chapters/chapters/

*sharing* Check out this event! The demanding schedules of Family Child Care (FCC) professionals can lead to a deeply isolating occupation. As a result, many find it challenging to build relationships with elected representatives and peers, or to identify effective ways to voice their concerns. Elected representatives, when presented with child care bills, may not know of the FCC professionals in their districts to consult.

This event is designed to help everyone build the key relationships necessary to better understand the child care landscape in the SF Bay Area. Come and learn from Family Child Care professionals on the front lines as they share their personal stories and insights into the state of child care.

Preregistration is required and the address for this event will only be provided to registrants via email after submitting their registration. Light refreshments will be provided.

To ensure all attendees can be fully dedicated to the discussions at hand, this is an adults-only event. We appreciate your understanding.

Follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/zXw7ieNejKt4X5r97

FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
San Mateo County Family Childcare Organization
Lidan Ou
Cañada College Education & Human Development
Play Barron Park
Happy Feet Family Daycare
Educators for Peaceful Classrooms and Communities inc. EPCC
Build the Future Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County Office of Education
County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
Senator Dave Cortese

Edited to reflect the correct date for tomorrow: Join us on Tuesday, June 17 at Scotty’s Bar in Palo Alto 6-8PM for our social mixer of the summer! Meet chapter board members and other early childhood professionals and supporters.

RSVP in the comments!

Sharing: Today is A Day without Child Care. Advocate for the profession and the worthy wages early childhood providers deserve by signing the pledge today! See the link in the original post by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County

Today is the fourth annual Day Without Child Care. You can sign the pledge to show your support for thriving wages for providers and affordable child care for all families: https://bit.ly/43rQi08

Well deserved! Congratulations Wilma Gold and Susan! The Honor an Educator Reception California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Convention honored these two educators a long with two of our very own local members from Play Barron Park Kim Adams Tom Gannon. In total there were 8-10 honorees this year! Congratulations to everyone who was nominated! Want to learn more? Check out https://conference.caeyc.org/conference-information/honor-ece-educator/honor-educator-information/ Next year's conference will be in Pasadena, CA April 24-26 at the Pasadena Convention Center. See you all next year in Pasadena!