DCAEYC is pleased to join DC Action for Main Character Educator: One Educator Changes Everything, a Teacher Appreciation Week celebration dedicated to recognizing the impact of early childhood education professionals across Washington, DC. The event will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the West Boardroom, 7th Floor. Address: 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003. This special evening will bring together educators from center-based and

Held during the Month of the Young Child, DC Early EdX 2026 brought together educators, directors, advocates, partners, and community leaders for a day centered on learning, connection, recognition, and shared purpose. Represented by our Executive Director, Berna Artis, DCAEYC joined the event with a continued commitment to elevating the voices, leadership, and experiences of early childhood education professionals across Washington, DC. Throughout the day, professionals from

In partnership with Temple Sinai Nursery School, DCAEYC is pleased to share an opportunity for early childhood education professionals to engage in an evening of inquiry, movement, reflection, and hands-on learning at Temple Sinai Nursery School, a NAEYC-accredited preschool in Northwest Washington, DC. This special session will offer participants a meaningful look into a learning environment shaped by curiosity, collaboration, and thoughtful observation. Grounded in a Reggio

At DCAEYC, we know that strong communities are built through connection, shared purpose, and the people who remain committed to showing up for others. We are grateful for spaces that bring leaders together to reflect, build relationships, and strengthen the broader network of support surrounding children, families, and early childhood care professionals. On April 10, DCAEYC Executive Director Berna Artis attended a networking and fellowship event hosted by the Washington Area

DCAEYC is pleased to partner with Kaplan Early Learning to host Celebrating ECE Professionals , a special event dedicated to recognizing the commitment, impact, and professionalism of early childhood education professionals in our community. This gathering will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the West Boardroom, 7th Floor, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 . As part of DCAEYC’s ongoing commitment to uplifting the early childhood field, thi