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The Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children’s mission is to support all who care for, educate and work on behalf of young children. 

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Become a member

OKAEYC is an affiliate of NAEYC and SECA. Join one or both to get exclusive perks as a member. (Be sure to select that you are an Oklahoma affiliate.) 

member options

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National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Members receive many benefits, including, OKAEYC membership, YC or TYC magazine, discounts on publications & conference registration.

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Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA)

Members receive many benefits, including, OKAEYC membership, discounts on publications & conference
registration.

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OKAEYC

Connect with professionals in your community at conferences, networking events, advocacy efforts, leadership opportunities and more

Not sure if you are a member, check here!

Contact NAEYC  800-424-2460 Ext.5  to add OK affiliate to your membership

 Contact SECA  1-501-221-1648 Email info@seca.info

OKAEYC Scholarship

OCCF Universal Application

200+ Opportunities − 1 Application
Grand Opening: October 1, 2024
Deadlines begin: December 4, 2024
Major Deadline: February 15, 2025

This scholarship recognizes employees of early childhood education facilities. Applicants must be seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees in the fields of early childhood education or child development/family studies. Must be employed in early childhood care/family services settings, including family child care homes. Preference for individuals with five or more years of work experience in the field. Recipients must attend accredited Oklahoma colleges (excluding career technology centers)

Check out our Award winners for 2024

Accreditation

Join our accreditation series and you could be eligible for a scholarship to help offset some of your accreditation expenses. Check the application for more details and apply today!

NAEYC Accreditation scholarship Application

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Accreditation
  • Preparing for Your NAEYC Accreditation Site Visit:Accreditation series 5 of 6
    Preparing for Your NAEYC Accreditation Site Visit:Accreditation series 5 of 6
    Thu, May 08
    Edmond
    May 08, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Edmond, 605 Centennial Blvd, Edmond, OK 73013, USA
    In order that all programs receive a fair and equitable site visit assessment, NAEYC established protocols that all assessors must follow. This course will provide detailed descriptions of the procedures and give participants the tools and other resources so they will know how they will be assessed
  • Safe Sleep
    Safe Sleep
    Thu, May 15
    zoom
    May 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    zoom
    Creating a Safe Sleep environment for baby
  • Maintaining Your NAEYC Accreditation :Accreditation series 6 of 6
    Maintaining Your NAEYC Accreditation :Accreditation series 6 of 6
    Thu, May 22
    zoom
    May 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    zoom
    Throughout the NAEYC Accreditation 5-year term, there are a number of requirements for maintaining accreditation. These provide NAEYC with up-to-date program information, ensure programs continue to meet NAEYC standards, and increase the accountability of the accreditation system. This course will i
  • CDA Renewal Training Series: Empowering Futures: The Role of Social Emotional Development
    CDA Renewal Training Series: Empowering Futures: The Role of Social Emotional Development
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 03
    zoom
    Jun 03, 2025, 6:30 PM – Jun 24, 2025, 7:30 PM
    zoom
    This 4 week series will offer participants baseline information on the key domains of child development, followed by a narrowing to a specific focus on social-emotional development. Participants will be exposed to typical and atypical development profiles in children from Birth through 8 years
  • PBS kids Ed Camp
    PBS kids Ed Camp
    Sat, Jun 07
    Edmond
    Jun 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Edmond, 605 Centennial Blvd, Edmond, OK 73013, USA
    An unconference hosted by OETA and OKAEYC offers childcare providers a day to select learning topics of their interest and network with peers. Formal training and lunch.
  • OKAEYC Annual conference
    OKAEYC Annual conference
    Fri, Jul 11
    Oklahoma City
    Jul 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 12, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Oklahoma City, 7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159, USA
    65 Years of Peace, Love and Early Learning We are excited to launch our festivities with a special leadership day. This event will feature visits to local centers in the OKC metro area, followed by an evening award ceremony. 10% off for groups of 10 or more must use Coupon Code: OKAEYC25

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