Njaeyc - NJ Association for the Education of Young Children

09/03/2026

08/30/2026

The countdown is on!

Every day brings us one step closer to the 2026 NJAEYC Annual Conference,where New Jersey's early childhood community comes together to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Whether you're an educator, administrator, family child care provider, higher education faculty member, or advocate, this is your opportunity to invest in your professional growth and connect with colleagues from across the state.

📅 Early Bird Registration ends September 15
🏨 Hotel Room Block Deadline: September 3

We'll see you in 40 days!
🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/NJAEYC2026ACReg

08/25/2026

BIG NEWS for New Jersey early childhood educators!

NJCTL is now an NJ Workforce Registry-approved Training Agency, which means qualified candidates may be able to complete the NJCTL P-3 program at NO COST, with no upfront tuition payment.

Eligible candidates can receive up to $6,000 in scholarship funding per program year AND a $500 check after earning their standard certificate.

The window is short: Workforce Registry enrollment is open through August 28, 2026, before closing until mid-October.

Know someone interested in earning their P-3 certification? Share this with them!



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08/24/2026

FINAL CALL, SOUTH JERSEY!

This Wednesday, we’re bringing the early childhood community together at Lakeshore Learning in Cherry Hill for an evening of connection, collaboration, and inspiration!

Join the NJAEYC Southern Chapter to:

• Connect with fellow early childhood professionals
• Exchange ideas you can actually use
• Explore classroom resources and inspiration
• Earn professional development hours
• Enjoy refreshments and door prizes
• Share what YOU want to see from future NJAEYC professional development

Wednesday, August 26
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Lakeshore Learning | Cherry Hill, NJ

We’re almost there. Don’t be the one hearing about how much fun everyone had afterward!

We’ll see you Wednesday!



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08/22/2026

Head Start helps more than 800,000 children and pregnant women each year — from rural towns to big cities. 🏙️🌄🏡 And support for Head Start spans across all communities. 💙

Join the coalition full of Head Start supporters tirelessly working to protect this program.

08/21/2026

Call us PD-holics!

There’s just something about a room full of early childhood professionals learning together, exchanging ideas, making connections, and leaving inspired to bring something new back to the children and families they serve.

From our Annual Conference to the Leadership Institute and NJAEYC professional development events throughout the year…yeah, you could say we’re a little obsessed.

And there’s plenty more to come. Who’s joining us at the next one?
Send us a DM to learn how you can become a member of NJAEYC today!



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08/21/2026

The majority of voters — across party lines — agree: investing in child care and early learning programs for families with low incomes is a smart use of taxpayer dollars.

Yet despite this bipartisan support, Head Start is at risk.

Polling from the First Five Years Fund confirms what we already know — Americans support early childhood programs like Head Start.

Join the Head Start allies that are working to eliminate this risk.

08/20/2026

Head Start has supported millions of children for 60 years. So why is it so often misunderstood?

These answers help explain why Head Start has been a vital support system for millions of children and families.

We're answering some of the most common questions about Head Start, the standards that guide it and the impact it has on children, families and communities. Take a look and let us know what surprised you most.