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Florida Association
for the Education
of Young Children

Ensuring every child has access to high-quality, early education, and every early childhood educator is respected, skilled, supported, and equitably compensated.

Announcements

April 1, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2026 FLAEYC Annual Conference will take place October 14–18, 2026 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront! Get ready for an inspiring week of learning, laughter, and connection with early childhood professionals from across the state.

Whether you’re here to recharge, grow, or celebrate the power of our field, this is the event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars—your FLAEYC family will see you in Jacksonville!

Sept 18, 2025

Annually, FLAEYC members put forth nominations for their peers to receive our prestigious awards. These distinguished individuals will be honored and celebrated at the FLAEYC Member Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 17th, at the Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate.

Sept 1, 2025

The FLAEYC Board of Directors is proposing updates to the organization’s Bylaws to ensure they reflect our current practices and support the future growth of our association.

 

Review Period: September 1 – September 30, 2025
Voting Period: October 1 – October 30, 2025

During the review period, members will have the opportunity to read the proposed changes and provide feedback. Materials will include a summary of key updates, FAQ,  and a draft updated bylaws. Voting will open on October 1 and close on October 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. All members in good standing are eligible to vote, and ballots will be anonymous. Further details, including links to review documents and instructions for submitting your vote, will be provided prior to the review period.

For questions, please contact info@flaeyc.org.

September 1st, 2025

The FLAEYC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the upcoming election for President-Elect and At-Large Board Member.

Candidate Review Period: Sept 1 – Sept 30, 2025
Voting Period: Oct 1 – Oct 30, 2025

During the month of September, members will be able to review candidate materials and learn more about their backgrounds, experiences, and vision for advancing early childhood education in Florida.

Voting will open Oct 1 and close on Oct 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. Members may vote once, and all ballots are anonymous. Further details, including candidate folders and voting instructions, will be shared as we approach the review and voting periods.

Get Involved

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Activity-Based Play for Early Learning

FLAEYC encourages the development and stewardship of relationships with local, state, and federal legislators. By cultivating these connections, FLAEYC maintains a strong voice for early childhood education at all levels of government.
 

Hands-On Learning & Play
Membership

Joining FLAEYC is a proactive way to demonstrate your commitment to quality early education. Become an active part of a dedicated association of like-minded educators and early learning professionals – together, our voice is stronger, and our mission more successful.

 

FLAEYC Annual Conference
Conferences

Each year, FLAEYC hosts Florida’s Early Childhood Education Annual Conference that brings the ECE community together.  We are pleased to provide professional development sessions on Quality Practices in Early Learning for Florida’s children.

 

Support for Early Childhood Educators
Professional Development

FLAEYC’s professional growth training develops personal skills and knowledge and aligns with NAEYC standards.

 

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