AboutUs
ACEI brings together early childhood industry experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs from the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other countries. Our goal is to bridge geographical and cultural divides, strengthen international exchanges and collaboration in childhood education, and promote the standardization and internationalization of the industry. We are committed to developing future leaders in early childhood education.
In partnership with our members, community allies, and network of affiliates across the globe, ACEI proudly upholds excellence in the early childhood profession, recognizing its essential role in society. Together with you, ACEI serves as the national voice of the early childhood community. Discover the impactful work we accomplish with you every day!
Become a Member
Support our efforts to secure a bright future for young children, educators, and families.
Support ACEI
Donate to help ACEI advance a strong and dynamic early childhood profession and connect educators to cutting-edge resources.
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Connect with professionals in your community at conferences, networking events, advocacy efforts, leadership opportunities and more!
ACEI Position Statements and Standards
ACEI established its accreditation system to set professional standards for early childhood programs and to help families identify high-quality programs. ACEI Accreditation is a voluntary system. Today, more than 6,700 ACEI accredited early childhood education programs serve Around the nation.
ACEI and its Affiliates share a core value in creating opportunities to widen our reach to early educators, to enhance the influence our Association has on shaping a national, state and local agenda for young children, and to equip a growing a growing and engaged membership with effective structures and processes for carrying out the work of our collective mission.
