We are an organization for early childhood professionals, by early childhood professionals.
At the Colorado Association for the Education for Young Children (COAEYC), we believe that to support Colorado's children, we must first power up the professionals who care for and educate them. We aim to provide the essential fuel that helps educators thrive, not just survive.
Your donation directly powers our CARES model, a holistic system of support that includes:
Community: Building networks and connections to combat isolation.
Advocacy: Amplifying educators' voices for better pay and policies.
Resources: Providing practical tools and resources that help professionals grow their practice and their careers.
Events: Hosting trainings and gatherings for professional growth.
Supports: Offering services and resources that nurture the well-being of early childhood professionals.
Your gift brings us another step closer to ensuring that every early childhood professional has access to the community, tools, and care they need to succeed, which in turn helps every Colorado child get the strong and joyful start that they deserve.
At the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children, we strive to help early childhood professionals develop, grow, and succeed; and to promote equitable access to quality learning and care for all of Colorado's children.
The Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (COAEYC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and Colorado's membership association dedicated to advancing the early childhood profession. As the Colorado affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), we are part of a national movement that sets the standard for quality, including the foundational framework of Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
Since 1968, we have served as the connective tissue for Colorado's early childhood workforce. Through our nonprofit mission, we provide affordable, accessible professional development and build a powerful community where educators, directors, and providers can find support, advocacy, and belonging. In partnership with organizations across the state, we fight for a future where every early childhood professional is valued, highly compensated, and equipped to help every child thrive.
Our work is powered by a simple, profound belief: to support Colorado's children, we must first power up the professionals who care for and educate them.
Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors from across the state and with a very lean one-part-time-person staff, we focus our efforts through our CARES model: delivering Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, and Support directly to the field. We are committed to building an inclusive, high-performing profession where every educator feels heard, valued, and equipped to succeed.
Organization name
Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children
other names
COAEYC, CAEYC
1976
Tax id (EIN)
84-0713812
Category
Education
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
7850 Vance Dr #280Headquarters
7850 Vance Dr #280CO, US