NAEYC MEMBERS:

are current on early childhood issues feel being a member – and maintaining their NAEYC membership – is important recommend membership to peers find information provided by NAEYC is accurate and useful are highly satisfied with their membership experience

NAEYC delivers value to our membership through:

Information Advocacy Education Networking Service

NAEYC members are members of their Local or State NAEYC Affiliate, too. This gives you access to state and local news and information through web sites, newsletters and other communications. Any questions? Contact us at MDAEYC Membership.

What Membership Means to You:

The opportunity to participate in either your local board or the state level board meetings to influence policy decisions regarding young children and to plan activities for both young children and for those involved in the early care and education field.

Member prices on NAEYC Publications Member prices for NAEYC conferences Young Children Journal is sent to you If you join the local association, it is less expensive then if you just join NAEYC Professional Networking is available in both your local area and for Maryland Professional Units for Credentialing: You get one professional unit for joining, and will have the opportunity to earn professional units by getting involved in professional activities. Six hours of volunteer time doing certain activities will earn you one professional unit for the Maryland Credentialing program.