AAAEYC
Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children   

Express your voice, engage in a professional community and influence the future of early childhood

The Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children is the recognized authority in Early Childhood Education in Summit, Portage and Medina counties, helping to ensure quality programs for young children, birth to age eight. In existence for over 50 years, the AAAEYC has steadily grown to its current membership of over 250.

Our Vision:  

AAAEYC strives to lead and consolidate the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children.

Our Mission:

AAAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children and their families in Summit, Portage and Medina counties of Ohio with a special emphasis on developmental and educational services and resources; and to foster the growth and development of the membership in their work with and on behalf of young children.

 
Membership Information

Are you ...

• a child advocate

• an early childhood professional

• a promoter of quality programming

• a developmentally appropriate practitioner

• a friend to children

• a keen observer

• an informed voter

• a networker

• a visionary

• a compassionate soul

• an active learner

• an inspiration to colleagues

• a problem solver

• a skilled caregiver

• a child-focused person

• someone who wants to make a difference!

If this describes you, then it describes a member of AAAEYC! We invite you to join us! As part of AAAEYC, you are part of NAEYC, the world’s largest early childhood education organization!

The cost of membership is based on the category you choose. These are individual memberships. Each membership is for one year based on the time of application.  

Membership Benefits

All members receive ...

• membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children,  the Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children and an affiliate like the Akron Area AEYC

• six issues of Young Children; a journal published by NAEYC

• reduced rates at AAAEYC program year trainings, health and safety trainings,  and the annual Institute

• reduced rates at the OAEYC and NAEYC conferences

• networking with other early childhood professionals and child advocates

• access to the “members-only” section of the NAEYC website

• reduced rates for Early Childhood Research Quarterly

Comprehensive members also receive 5 new books per year. These books are beneficial to early childhood professionals. Some examples in the past have included: Children as Illustrators, Building Structures with Young Children, and Relationships, the Heart of Quality Care.

To Join

To join our organization: Complete the application form on the national website.

We look forward to seeing and serving you in the future!