The step-by-step of how to become a DCAEYC Member
Becoming a member of DCAEYC is simple and rewarding. As part of your membership, you also join NAEYC, the nation’s largest association of early childhood education professionals. This step-by-step guide, along with the screenshots, will walk you through the entire process from start to finish. ​
Step 1
Go to www.dcaeyc.org, click on Membership, then select Become a Member.​
Step 2
Scroll down and click the button for the NAEYC Membership Application. This will take you to the National AEYC website.
Step 3
On the NAEYC page, scroll down and click Join NAEYC or Renew Membership.
Step 4
For new members, create an account. Enter your email, verify it, and set up a password.
Step 5
Fill out your personal information.
Step 6
On the homepage, click Join NAEYC. This will lead you to the membership section.
Step 7
Choose the membership plan that fits you best, scroll down, and click Next.
Step 8
On the next page, select District of Columbia Association for the Education of Young Children (DCAEYC) as your affiliate. Click Next.
Step 9
Select your payment method, agree to the terms and conditions, and click Next.
Step 10
Review your membership details, confirm your payment, and click Checkout. You’re done! You are now a member of both DCAEYC and NAEYC.
By joining DCAEYC, you are strengthening your voice as an early childhood education professional and becoming part of a powerful community in Washington, DC. Together, we can advocate for children, families, and the educators who support them every day.