The Orange County Association for the education of Young Children (OCAEYC) is a proud Affiliate of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), dedicated to representing early childhood educators in Orange County, California.
OCAEYC is a critical part of the early childhood education system in Orange County, California. We work with our partners to make sure early care and education providers have access to quality training and information, a professional and social network of colleagues, and local savings and services.
Most of all, we are working to create a community of leaders that will keep early educators connected, inspired, and supported.
Thank you for nurturing and educating Orange County’s youngest children. The work that you do is extremely critical to the future of this community.
Conference Registration
The Annual OCAEYC ECE Conference Registration is now OPEN!
Register Here
OCAEYC Unity Series:
Part 2
Join us for a free screening of the award-winning documentary Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values with Film Producer Debbie LeeKeenan.
This powerful film follows diverse families committed to raising children with empathy, equity, and belonging, offering a hopeful vision for creating a more inclusive world, starting at home.
OCAEYC Unity Series
The OCAEYC Unity Series is a professional learning and community-building initiative, brought to you in partnership with First 5 OC, dedicated to advancing anti-bias and anti-racism education across Early Childhood Education (ECE) settings in Orange County, California.
Through facilitated dialogues, expert-led sessions, and reflective learning experiences, the Unity Series creates space for educators, leaders, and partners to deepen their understanding of equity, identity, power, and belonging in early learning environments.
By bringing together diverse voices from across Orange County, the OCAEYC Unity Series serves as a catalyst for systems-level impact: supporting educators not only to reflect, but to act in ways that promote equity, dignity, and belonging for young children and their families.
Become a NAEYC Member
$72 Universal Benefits
OCAEYC is the Orange County Affiliate of NAEYC
NAEYC is the premier association for early learning professionals at every career stage. Join our vibrant community and enjoy full access to exclusive resources, professional development, and advocacy tools—all designed to empower you and enhance early childhood education.
Grounded in our CARES framework—Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, and Support—membership goes beyond benefits.
It’s about belonging to a passionate network dedicated to improving the lives of young children.
Remember to Choose OCAEYC as your Affiliate!
Good To Go Fair
Pretend City Children’s Museum Good To Go Fair: A FREE Family-Friendly Event! This FREE event is perfect for families with children ages 0-5.
Enjoy a variety of activities, resources, and services designed to support your child’s development and overall well-being.
⦁ Check your child’s developmental milestones and receive valuable insights into their growth
⦁ Vision Screenings: Detect early signs of vision issues to ensure your child’s eyes are healthy.
⦁ Dental Screenings: Keep your child’s smile bright and healthy with a free dental check-up.
⦁ Social-Emotional Screenings: Assess your child’s emotional well-being and get support for their mental health.
Expert Guidance: Receive advice and resources from trained professionals to support your child’s development and health.
PLUS, your child can earn a FREE ticket to Pretend City by completing 3 Health screenings!
Thank You Members!
We are thrilled to share that OCAEYC has received the 2025 Award from
NAEYC for the highest increase in membership!
This incredible achievement is thanks to our dedicated OCAEYC
members!
Your commitment, passion, and advocacy make our
community shine. Together, we are building an inspiring network of
changemakers and early childhood education professionals right here in
Orange County, CA.
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