National Links

Association for Childhood Education International  (ACEI) ACEI is a global community of educators and advocates who unite knowledge, experience, and perspectives in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children.

Child Care Bureau  The Child Care Bureau supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance and promotes children's learning by improving the quality of early care and education and after school programs.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) The world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 100,000 members, a national network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.

National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)  NACCRRA, our nation’s leading voice for child care, is a strong advocate for early learning and provides support, including training, technical assistance, resources and best practice standards, to local and state CCR&Rs.

National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) NAFCC is dedicated to strengthening the profession of family child care by promoting high quality, professional early care and education and strengthening communities where providers live and work.

National Black Child Development Institute, Inc. (NBCDI) NBCDI's mission is to improve and advance the quality of life for Black Children and their families through advocacy and education.

National Child Care Association NCCA focuses on promoting the growth and interest of quality early childhood care and education focusing on licensed, private providers.

National Child Care Information Center A national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information.