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
Training Overview
WAAEYC is pleased to offer a variety of professional development opportunities to its members and area Early Childhood Professionals. Trainings are scheduled throughout the service area and offered several times per year.
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 of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, based in Washington, D.C. WAAEYC is registered with the IRS as a 501c 3 non- profit organization. WAAEYC has 284 members and is governed by a 15 member Board of Directors.
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!
We know you love helping young children learn and grow. We also know you need support in creating Developmentally Appropriate Practices nationwide. NAEYC and Worcester Area AEYC, your professional organization, will help you improve your teaching strategies, and also support excellence in early childhood education.