OCAEYC Vision and Mission
The Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children (OCAEYC) vision is that Early Childhood professionals ensure all young children thrive, learn, and reach their full potential.
The Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children, the local affiliate of the National Association of the Education of Young Children, is the largest organization of this kind in the county. Our mission is to support early childhood professionals in their work with children birth through age eight, to advocate for high standards and improve working conditions in programs for young children, and to promote public understanding of issues affecting children and their families.
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NAEYC supports the work of these remarkable individuals by serving as their voice and by passionately advocating for what we know to be right for children and for educators. NAEYC also does this by offering a robust suite of national resources, as well as local offerings from our network of Affiliates across the country. NAEYC members have access to cutting-edge content and professional development to support their career growth. Through our online communities, publications, and events, you are connected to peers and the most notable thought leaders in the early learning field.
OCAEYC Committees
OCAEYC has several committees that help guide our work. These committees are chaired by our Board Members At Large. Some board committees include: board development, fund development, community partnerships, membership services, professional development, communications and conference / events.