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UAEYC
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  • About Us
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  • Utah Early Childhood Conf
  • Care for Kids Network
  • Student Honors Program
  • Job Board
  • Support Our Work
  • Contact Us
  • About Care for Kids
  • Gala Information

Welcome

engaging and inspiring Utah's early childhood Professionals

engaging and inspiring Utah's early childhood Professionals engaging and inspiring Utah's early childhood Professionals engaging and inspiring Utah's early childhood Professionals

 

We envision a community

where every child's potential is realized.

Join Us

2025-2026 Governing Board Voting is now open!

Take a look at our 2025-2026 proposed slate!

 

President: Sharlie Barber, SLCC ECE Faculty

Vice President: Amberli Falk, UU FCS Instructor

Secretary: Janet Johnston, WSU Care About Child Care Director

Past President: Ilse Wilson, Superior Child Care Owner

Accreditation Co-Chair: Shannon Gula, UU Child Care

Development Chair: Monica McCarry, Bright Horizons

Membership Committee Chair: Jane Valdez, Beehive Learning

Northern Member Rep: Deborah Ivie, USU Extension Assistant Professor

Member At Large: Anca Neacsu, PC Tots

Member At Large: Kaylan Bennett, IHC Child Development Center


Members: Check your email for the link to vote today! Voting ends June 30, 2025 - don't wait!

Continuing Board Members

Treasurer: Emily Courage

Accreditation Co-Chair: Bel Akyuz

Public Policy Chair: Mary Arndt

Eastern Membership Rep: Shirlene Law

Communications Chair: Susie Estrada

2025 Week of the Young Child Highlights

OFFICIAL DECLARATION FROM GOVERNOR COX

Young children and our ECE professionals across the state of Utah celebrate the #WOYC25!

Music Monday

Tasty Tuesday

Work Together Wednesday

Artsy Thursday

Family Friday

So much celebration! Check out some photos and the official declaration below!

Official Declaration

UAEYC Week of the Young Child Photo Gallery

    About Us

    Our Team

    Our History

    Our History

    We have over 1300 members, and with only 2 part-time staff, we rely on our Governing Board of Directors, committees comprised of community partners, members, and volunteers to make our mission become reality. We couldn't do what we do without each group of supporters!

    Our History

    Our History

    Our History

     For over 75 years UAEYC has been the premier professional association for early childhood professionals in Utah. As an affiliate of NAEYC, we work to support research-based, developmentally appropriate practices and advocate for all in our field. We re-incorporated in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

    Our Mission

    Our History

    Our Mission

    We empower Utah's children by engaging and inspiring our early childhood professionals. Through leadership, advocacy, community & state-wide professional development, and scholarships, we are moving Utah's early childhood workforce toward career pathways that create commitment, inspire passion, and strengthen programs that allow young children to thrive.

    Help move our mission forward

    Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our advocacy goals and strengthen career pathways for early childhood professionals in Utah. We need you!

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    UAEYC Board Member Shannon Leininger with Representative Ben McAdams, 2019 NAEYC Public Policy Forum
    2019 Duck Run for our T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Program
    2020 Mary Olsen "Friend of Children" Award Recipient Encarni Gallardo
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    UAEYC Board Member Kathie MacKay teaches a class at our annual conference.
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