To begin 2026, DCAEYC invited members to share their New Year resolutions across our social media channels. During the first weeks of January, we highlighted reflections from members whose voices reflect the realities, hopes, and priorities shaping early childhood education today. Together, these messages point to a shared vision for the year ahead, one rooted in equity, stability, advocacy, and respect for early childhood care professionals. Bridget Hall Watch Bridget’s vide

As the DCAEYC Board of Directors election enters its final days, members are reminded that Friday, January 17 is the deadline to cast their vote. In December, DCAEYC hosted a virtual Meet the Candidates conversation, offering members the opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to serve on the Board. Throughout this week, we have been sharing selected excerpts from that conversation through our Meet the Candidates, In Their Own Words series, highlighting key perspectiv

As part of the 2025 Board election, we are pleased to introduce the candidates who have stepped forward to serve and support the organization’s mission. Each candidate brings unique expertise and a shared dedication to equity, collaboration, and high-quality early learning for children and families across the District. Secretary Board Member Candidate Dale Brown Dale Brown brings decades of leadership experience in early childhood systems, family support, and large-scale huma

Last week, DCAEYC hosted its 2025 Annual Membership Meeting, bringing together dozens of members for an evening of connection, reflection, and shared vision. The strong turnout and active participation made this year’s meeting a meaningful success and a powerful reminder of the strength of our early childhood community. During the meeting, we reflected on key accomplishments from the past year, shared updates on advocacy, professional development, communications, and communit

On December 9, DCAEYC attended The Road Ahead: Finding Clarity Amidst the Chaos at The Hamilton Live. Being physically present among community leaders, policy experts, and fellow advocates offered a meaningful moment to reflect on the challenges that many DC families and early childhood professionals continue to face. The panel, moderated by Indivar Dutta Gupta, brought together Mahogany Thomas of Bread for the City, Wendy Chun Hoon of CLASP, and Abel Nuñez of the Central Ame