ABOUT
INDIANA AEYC

As the state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Indiana AEYC is a statewide, nonprofit organization serving Indiana at the local, state and national levels. Indiana AEYC has a long history of promoting and supporting quality care and education for all young children, birth through age eight, in Indiana. Our mission is carried out through professional development opportunities, quality program improvement initiatives, and as a champion with public policy pertinent to young children.

Our Mission:

Indiana AEYC promotes high-quality learning for each and every child, birth through age eight, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

Our Vision:

All young children thrive and learn in a society committed to helping them reach their full potential.

Core Values:

• Excellence and Innovation –We are imaginative risk takers willing to challenge assumptions while being accountable to our mission and fiscally responsible.
• Transparency – We act with openness and clarity.
• Reflection – We consider multiple sources of evidence to review past performance, note progress and success, and engage in continuous quality improvement.
• Advocate – We advocate for policies, practices, and systems that ensure everyone can participate fully. We address obstacles that hinder the potential of children, families, and early childhood professionals.
• Collaborative Relationships – We share leadership and responsibility in our work with others. We commit time and effort to ensure collective participation and more effective outcomes. We act with integrity, respect, and trust.