WAAEYC Mission Statement
The Worcester Area Association for the Education of Young Children (WAAEYC), a chapter of the National Association for the Education of oung Children (NAEYC), exists to support community and early care and education professionals in promoting high quality developmentally appropriate experiences for all young children by offering educational, advocacy, and collaborative opportunities to those who seek to improve the lives of young children, their families, and the community at large.
WAAEYC Will Provide Accreditation Mentors
WAAEYC is currently developing a mentor program for child care programs going through the accreditation or re-accreditation process. Directors of programs that have recently completed the process have been asked if they are willing to serve as a mentor for one or two programs who are working on NAEYC accreditation.
WAAEYC Recognizes Accredited Centers
WAAEYC ‘s Annual Meeting was held April 15, 2009 in the Gordon Hall at First Baptist Church, Park Ave., Worcester. Attendees enjoyed a hilarious keynote address from the well-known motivational speaker Norm Bossio. Dinner was provided by Oliva’s Catering from Milford.
About WAAEYC
The Worcester Area Association for the Education of Young Children was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a not for profit corporation in February 1998. It is a local affiliate group
Becoming a Member
As an early childhood professional, you know the early years are the learning years. As a NAEYC member, you’ll be part of a national effort to ensure those early years count!