Welcome
engaging and inspiring Utah's early childhood Professionals
We envision a community
where every child's potential is realized.
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!
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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