Our mission is to support all who care for, educate and work on behalf of young children.

Membership in OKAEYC is available through National Association for the Education of Young Children or Southern Early Childhood Association. When joining, select Oklahoma as your affiliate to be connected locally.

Not sure if you are a member, check here!

NAEYC

Contact NAEYC
800-424-2460 Ext.5 info@naeyc.org

SECA

Contact SECA
501-221-1648 info@seca.info

Benefits

Check out our Award winners for 2025

Awards

Sat, Apr 11
Week of the Young Child Resource Fair
Oklahoma City
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Apr 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Oklahoma City, 2201 SW 134th St Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Second annual Week of the Young Child Resource Fair event for families in the community. Join us for games and learn about relevant resources in the area.
Wed, May 06
Focus Group Series: Empowered Educators: Growing Confidence, Initiative, and Leadership (session 6 of 6)
zoom
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May 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
zoom
Early childhood educators are leaders every day—whether or not they hold a formal title. This 6-session Zoom-based series is designed to help educators step into that leadership with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Sat, Jun 27
OKAEYC Annual conference
metro tech
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Jun 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
metro tech, 1900 Springlake Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Hearts and Minds — where joyful relationships, whole-child learning, and educator growth come together. Join us for a calming, connection-centered conference experience with keynote Audrey Rowland and practical inspiration you can use right away.

OKAEYC Student Scholarship

OCCF Universal Application

200+ Opportunities

Application reopens on October 1, 2025, for Fall 2026-Spring 2027

Universal Application Deadline February 15, 2026.

This scholarship recognizes employees of early childhood education facilities. Applicants must be seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees in the fields of early childhood education or child development/family studies. Must be employed in early childhood care/family services settings, including family child care homes. Preference for individuals with five or more years of work experience in the field. Recipients must attend accredited Oklahoma colleges (excluding career technology centers)

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Accreditation

Join our accreditation series and you could be eligible for a scholarship to help offset some of your accreditation expenses. Check the application for more details and apply today!