Florida Association for the Education of Young Children

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FLAEYC is a specialized community of more than 3,000 early care and educational professionals from Florida, representing two national associations – let us connect you with our members.

Operating as usual

Photos from Florida Association for the Education of Young Children's post 04/14/2025

It’s been a busy day for FLAEYC! Meeting with State Reps, Budget Committee Meeting (3 bills approved today for the future of our children) and the Advocacy Dinner this evening.

04/14/2025

Meeting with Representative Trabulsy to discuss upcoming bills in Early Childhood Education. It was another opportunity to thank her for the passion and dedication to our field.

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🚨 Calling all early childhood educators!
Want to present at FLAEYC 2025? Now’s your chance to step into the spotlight. 🎤

Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or sharing for the first time, your experience and insight can inspire others and spark powerful conversations across our field.

✨ The Call for Proposals ends APRIL 30!
🧠 Share your knowledge
🌱 Grow your presence
💥 Make a lasting impact

Don’t miss it: https://buff.ly/is4X4x3

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FLAEYC is in Tallahassee for Children’s Week! The dedication of the hands was an amazing experience.

04/12/2025

🚨 New Date! 🚨

Our FREE Teachers Teaching Teachers workshop with Laurie McCracken has been rescheduled to Monday, May 12, 2025, from 7–8 PM (ET).

📚 The topic? Community Partnerships — how to build strong, meaningful connections that elevate your early learning program.

Laurie brings 30 years of experience and a deep passion for creating magical, developmentally appropriate learning environments through real community engagement.

🎯 If you're looking to connect more deeply with families, local organizations, and your wider community—this workshop is for you.

✅ It’s free. It’s virtual. It’s packed with practical strategies.

📅 New Date: Monday, May 12 | 7–8 PM
🔗 Register now to join us: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bFXp5cG0R5O3eaOpj7RNVw

💬 Tag a fellow educator who needs to hear this!

04/11/2025

Today’s the final day of Every Step Counts—and we just want to say THANK YOU.You’ve walked, you’ve posted, you’ve raised awareness… and now, we’re asking you to help us finish strong.This is your last chance to log your steps, post with your hashtags, and donate to support early childhood educators across Florida.Let’s end this week with purpose, passion, and pride for the field we love.Donate now, and let’s celebrate the educators who make it all possible.

04/10/2025

FLAEYC Board member, Barbie Perdomo knows how to make it count!

💪 Can’t get outside today? No problem!

This Every Step Counts participant is hitting the gym—and reminding all the social media champs out there: there’s a prize for the team with the MOST hashtag posts!

📸 Snap a pic or video of your steps, your team, or your vibe—and make sure to include your team hashtag + so your team gets credit.

Let’s flood the feed with movement for early childhood educators across Florida!

Donate today: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q5QSG4VR8793L

04/10/2025

Who needs a paintbrush when nature provides its own? 🎨🌲
At the UCF Creative School in Orlando, children celebrated by turning pine cones into art tools—and the results were just as creative as the process!

This activity proves that with a little paint and a lot of imagination, anything can become a masterpiece.

What are your little artists creating today?

04/09/2025

Advocacy isn’t loud—it’s consistent.
Change happens when we show up, stay informed, and keep pushing—even when it’s quiet.

Tonight, we continue the work at FLAEYC’s One Voice meeting, where we’ll hear from Makayla Buchanan of the Florida Chamber Foundation on early learning policy and the School Readiness Program Report.

📅 April 9, 2025
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual via Zoom

04/09/2025

How do you inspire collaboration and curiosity at the same time?
You build a weather station—together! 🌦️🗺️

At the UCF Creative School in Orlando, educators and children teamed up to create this interactive weather hub for Work-Together Wednesday during . It’s a perfect reminder that when we work as a community, we build spaces where learning and imagination can thrive.

What’s your community working on today?

04/09/2025

Board Member, Tomica King-Jackson said it best...
👟 Whether you're walking laps around the playground or taking a stroll through your neighborhood—Every Step Counts.

Literally.

Each step you take this week supports early childhood educators across Florida. 💛
So keep going, keep posting, and don’t forget to tag us with your team hashtag!

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q5QSG4VR8793L

04/08/2025

Tasty Tuesday just got delicious! 🍫✨
This easy Microwave Mug Cake is a fun way for centers to engage with families during .

You can make it in the classroom or share the recipe with families so they can join the fun at home. It’s quick, sweet, and perfect for toddlers to help mix. 💛

Here’s the recipe:
🥄 4 tbsp flour
🥄 3 tbsp sugar
🥄 2 tbsp cocoa powder
🧁 ½ tsp baking powder
🥄 3 tbsp milk
🥄 1 tbsp oil
🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍫 1 tbsp chocolate hazelnut spread (plus more on top if you’d like!)

Instructions:
1️⃣ In a 12 oz mug or larger, mix dry ingredients.
2️⃣ Add wet ingredients (except hazelnut spread) and stir until combined.
3️⃣ Stir in hazelnut spread until smooth.
4️⃣ Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes (watch closely!).
5️⃣ Let cool for 1 minute before eating. Add toppings like extra spread, powdered sugar, whipped cream—or a scoop of ice cream! 🍨

Tag us if you try it, and don’t forget to spread the joy with families!

04/07/2025

🎶 It’s Music Monday—and Bari Koral from Yogapalooza is here to help us kick off with her beautiful Morning Yoga song!

Stretch up high. Greet the day.
Say hi to little froggies, bunnies, doggies—and a brand new week of joyful learning. 🐸🐰🐶

Watch the video, sing along with your class or little ones, and start your with calm energy and BIG smiles.

💛 Wishing everyone a peaceful, playful Monday!

04/06/2025

Good morning! Day 2 of Every Step Counts. Don’t forget to post your pics and videos with and your team hashtag!

04/06/2025

💬 “I could people all day long. But when I walk… I like to walk alone.”

Past FLAEYC President Raquel Diaz reminds us that Every Step Counts is for everyone—whether you're walking solo or in a team.

And did you know there’s a prize for the most individual steps?

So get moving—for children, for educators, for the future.
Just step up.

📍 There's still time to join: https://www.flaeyc.org/event-calendar #!event/register/2025/2/3/every-step-counts-teaming-up-with-flaeyc

04/05/2025
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FLAEYC was honored to be part of The Uniting for Children 2025 Embrace the Possibilities conference in Leesburg today!

04/03/2025

Get ready for one of our most anticipated keynote speakers—Mr. Ty, The Childcare Whisperer!

He’s bringing the energy, experience, and insight you need to level up your classroom management game.
Catch him at the 2025 FLAEYC Annual Conference on Friday, October 17th from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM | Omni Orlando Resort, FL

Let’s build strong foundations—together.
Register now and don’t miss it!

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3551 Blairstone Road, Suite 105/133
Tallahassee, FL
32301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm