Pierce County Association 
for the Education of Young Children

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Mailing Address:
Pierce County Association for  the Education of Young Children
P.O. Box 110607
Tacoma, WA  98411-0607

Your path to the professional organization for 
those who work with and on behalf of children 
birth through eight years old.

The purpose of Pierce County AEYC shall be to promote interest, study and action concerning the interest and education of young children (birth to eight) and their families and to foster the growth and development of the membership in their work with, and on the behalf of young children. PCAEYC is a chapter affiliate of Washington State Association for the Education of Young Children and National Association for the Education of Young Children; working for quality programs for children and families

  • Child Care and Preschool

  • Parent Education

  • Early Childhood Education

  • ECEAP and Headstart

  • School Age Programs

  • Elementary Education

  • Home Child Care Programs

PCAEYC Vision and Values Statement:
1.  Valuing and respecting all individuals with diverse viewpoints and perspectives who share a commitment to the education and development of young children and their families.
2. Supporting programs and services that nurture appropriate developmental, cultural and linguistic practices for all young children and families in learning and out-of-school care programs.
3.  Encouraging the development of individuals’ professional competence and attitudes through educational and networking opportunities.
4.  Advocating for early learning and quality care for young children at local, state, and federal levels.
5.  Building public understanding and support for quality early care and learning needs of young children and their families.