Website updated as of 05/11/2009

The purpose of the Nashville Area Association for the Education of Young Children shall be to provide opportunities for the members to enhance their experiences and increase their knowledge about the development, the care, and the education of the young child.

Our Mission...............

BECAUSE the young child speaks with a small voice, CRIES often go unheard. BECAUSE the young child has no commanding presence, NEEDS often go unseen. IN IT'S BRIEF, FRAGILE, FORMATIVE YEARS, the spirit is shaped by forces beyond its control. It is our goal to create an environment for the child that is safe without being restrictive; nurturing yet challenging...an environment allowing the freedom to become all that lies within.

WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY:

• DEVELOPING WITHIN PARENTS an awareness of the resources available for the care of their child;
• DEVELOPING WITHIN THE CHILDCARE INDUSTRY a continuing emphasis on increased quality of peronnel and programs;
• DEVELOPING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY an awareness of issues important to the quality of life of the young child and building public understanding of the importance of making quality extended care programs available to every parent.

THIS IS THE PROMISE WE MAKE TO THE YOUNG CHILD............................

OUR JOY,             OUR SALVATION.

BECAUSE our voice is not small, through our efforts you will be heard. BECAUSE our presence cannot be ignored, through the efforts your needs will be met.