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NAEYC [http://www.naeyc.org]

National Association for the Education of Young Children is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.

NAFCC [http://www.nafcc.org]

National Association for Family Child Care A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quality childcare by strengthening the profession of family childcare.

NAA [http://www.naaweb.org]

National After School Association is the leading voice of the after-school profession. We are dedicated to the development, education, and care of children and youth during their out-of-school hours.

School-Age Notes [http://www.schoolagenotes.com]

School-age Notes newsletter

Aftershool Alliance [http://www.afterschoolalliance.org]

The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children.

Trumahcol AEYC [http://www.trumahcolaeyc.org]

Association for the Education of Young Children serving Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties.

Akron Area AEYC [http://www.aaaeyc.org]

The Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children is the recognized authority in Early Childhood Education in Summit, Portage and Medina counties, helping to ensure quality programs for young children, birth to age eight.

Canton AEYC [http://www.cantonaeyc.org]

The Canton Area Association for the Education of Young Children is a local organization of diverse professionals that advocates for the early childhood workforce and quality care and education for young children and their families.

Ohio AEYC [http://www.oaeyc.org]

Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children - Serving as a voice for Ohio’s Children

OCCRRA [http://www.occrra.org]

The Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association [OCCRRA] promotes the positive development of all children, especially those in out-of-home learning environments.

Zero to Three [http://www.zerotothree.org]

ZERO TO THREE's mission is to promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf.

PBS 45/49 [http://www.pbs4549.org]

A trusted community resource, PBS 45 & 49 uses the power of noncommercial television and related services to enrich the lives of people through high-quality programming and educational services that teach, illuminate and inspire.

Bureau of Child Care & Development [http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/childcare.stm]

Through public and private partnership, the Bureau of Child Care and Development will work to improve the availability and quality of child care for Ohio's children and families and enhance the delivery of service to families eligible and in need of child care, especially subsidized care.

Step Up to Quality [http://www.stepuptoquality.org]

Information about Voluntary Star Rating System for licensed programs

Ohio Early Childhood Professional Development Network [http://www.ohpdnetwork.org]

The Ohio Early Childhood Professional Development Network career resources for early childhood and after school professionals

Ohio Afterschool Network [http://www.ohioafterschoolnetwork.org]

The Ohio Afterschool Network supports children, youth, families, and communities by advocating with a unified voice for sustainable investments in safe, healthy, nurturing afterschool learning experiences.

OAA [http://www.opsac.com]

The Ohio AfterSchool Association [OAA] is the leading professional organization for those who work with school-age children during their out of school time.

Groundwork Ohio [http://www.groundworkohio.org]

Every child deserve a chance to succeed; a campaign to make voluntarily, high quality early education and care available to all Ohio children, birth to age six.