GAYC is a non-profit professional organization that promotes quality early care and education for young children. GAYC is affiliated with the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

GAYC's purpose is to work toward improving the general welfare of Georgia's young children from birth through age eight by:

• providing opportunities for early care and education professionals and paraprofessionals to enhance their experiences and increase their knowledge of young children
• working with its membership and other organizations to develop and nurture partnerships on behalf of young children and families

GAYC Mission
As an association of early childhood professionals, the mission of the Georgia Association on Young Children is to work with others to provide educational opportunities for early childhood professionals and to increase public awareness of the importance of quality programs for young children and their families.

For more information or to join call 404-222-0014 or visit the GAYC website at www.gayconline.org.