HAWAII ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN

Hawaiʻi Association for the Education of Young Children (HIAEYC) is the state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It provides membership services, professional development, accreditation support, public policy advocacy, and resources for early childhood professionals and families across the Hawaiian Islands. In the last 2–3 years (2023–2025) HIAEYC has maintained an active program schedule that includes statewide conferences and island-specific events, ongoing technical assistance through its Hawaiʻi Early Childhood Accreditation Project (HECAP), and participation in state-level policy discussions about accreditation and child care quality. The organization regularly provides testimony and collaborates with state agencies on implementation of laws and funding programs that affect early childhood providers. The organization’s EIN (23-7425746 / 237425746) matches public nonprofit records and it files IRS Form 990s; HIAEYC operates as an active, donor-facing nonprofit with an official website and an identifiable board and staff roster (current board listed on the organization site).