National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
"The NAEYC is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy and research."
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing"The purpose of the Commission is to inspire, educate, and protect the students of California. The Commission envisions all of California's diverse learners, preschool through grade 12, will be inspired and prepared to achieve their highest potential by a well-prepared and exceptionally qualified educator workforce."
Child Care Exchange"Exchange is committed to supporting early childhood professionals
worldwide in their efforts to craft early childhood environments where
adults and children thrive – environments that foster friendship,
curiosity, self-esteem, joy, and respect; where the talents of all are
fully challenged and justly rewarded."
California Title 22Health and safety laws for child development centers, mandated by the State of California's Community Care Licensing Division.
Desired Results for Children and Families"The California Department of Education (CDE)
Early Education and Support Division (EESD)
Results (DR) system is designed to improve the quality of programs and
services provided to all children, birth through 12 years of age, who
are enrolled in early care and education programs and before-and
after-school programs, and their families."
California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC)"The California Association for the
Education of Young Children is dedicated to advancing excellence
throughout the early care and education profession."