The District of Columbia Association for the Education of Young Children (DCAEYC) is entering an important new chapter in its leadership. Our Board of Directors and staff are pleased to share two significant announcements that reflect both continuity and forward momentum in our work on behalf of young children, families, and early childhood care professionals across the District. A message from our new Board President, Beatriz Barros Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends of D

DC’s early childhood system is approaching a critical breaking point. Without immediate action, early educators could face significant pay cuts in January, families may be placed on the first child care subsidy waitlist in two decades, and years of progress toward building a strong, equitable early learning system could begin to unravel. To address these urgent challenges, the Under 3 DC Coalition is hosting a virtual training on Wednesday, November 20, from 7:30 to 9:00 PM

Yesterday, early childhood leaders from across DC came together for the first session of DCAEYC’s Directors’ Nook Leadership Series : Leading Through Complexity and Change. The session opened a powerful conversation about the realities of leadership in early childhood education today, balancing mission and sustainability while navigating shifting funding, workforce shortages, and evolving regulations. Click to watch our video Through open dialogue, directors shared strategies

Beatriz Barros (DCAEYC's Interim President), Berna Artis ( DCAEYC’s Interim Executive Director), and Travis Ballie  ( DC Action's Organizing Director, Under 3 DC Coalition) On October 28, DCAEYC proudly participated and sponsored the DC Action’s Renaissance Awards , an annual event that honors individuals and organizations making a difference for children, youth, and families across the District. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (Ward 4) The evening brought together

The District of Columbia Association for the Education of Young Children (DCAEYC) has become aware of a fraudulent GoFundMe campaign falsely using our organization’s name to collect donations. We want to make it clear that DCAEYC does not have, and has never created, any fundraising campaigns on GoFundMe or any similar third-party donation platforms. These unauthorized campaigns are not associated with our organization in any way . If you come across any fundraising page or