OCAEYC Membership

Membership provides access to professional development opportunities, workshops, conferences, mentoring, networking events, newsletters, advocacy updates, and discounts on OCAEYC and NAEYC resources. Members become part of a local and national community of early childhood educators.

NAEYC is the premier association for early learning professionals at every career stage. Join our vibrant community and enjoy full access to exclusive resources, professional development, and advocacy tools—all designed to empower you and enhance early childhood education. Grounded in our CARES framework—Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, and Support—membership goes beyond benefits. It’s about belonging to a passionate network dedicated to improving the lives of young children.

Audience:

Licensed Center , Licensed Family Child Care , Licensed School District Program , License Exempt Center , In-Home Care (family, friend, neighbor, nanny, parent at home)

Audience Roles:

Owner, Director, Teacher, Assistant / Aide

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to anyone interested in or working within the field of early childhood education.

Commitment Requirements:

Annual membership renewal. Members are encouraged (but not required) to participate in events, committees, and trainings.

How to Access:

Become a Member: Join through ocaeyc.com under the “Membership” section; processed via NAEYC’s membership platform.

Online: https://www.ocaeyc.com/peer-guides

Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/OCAEYC/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocaeyc/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocaeyc

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ocaeyc/?eq=ocaey&etslf=5051

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQpKjJon3A5Q2PzxXhLGbA

In Person: 29 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: 949-428-3900

Fax: N/A

Email: director@ocaeyc.com

Access Tips:

Best method is online registration; Membership provides automatic enrollment at local (OCAEYC) and national (NAEYC) levels.

Length of Service:

12 months (annual membership, renewable).

Cost of Service for Provider:

$72 annually for membership.
Bi-Monthly gatherings are free for members.
Bi-Monthly trainings are offered to members for free or discounted rates.

Program's Staff Qualifications / Expertise:

Leadership team includes highly experienced early childhood educators, directors, and advocates with advanced degrees and many years of practice in the field.

Partner Organizations:

First 5, Pretend City

Additional Information:

Membership connects providers to a three-tiered support system (local, state, and national), advocacy at all levels, access to high-quality professional development, networking events, and member-only discounts.

We offer an opportunity for early educators to come together and share experiences, resources, and ideas. These events are offered on a bi-monthly basis.

We offer bi-monthly workshops for early educators, an online professional development learning management system, and a yearly conference.