Welcome to the Golden Corridor Association for the Education of Young Children!

Known by many as GoAEYC, we are your local affiliate to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We serve regions in the North and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. As a NAEYC affiliate, the organization 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.

GoAEYC area of service

GoAEYC’s Equity Statement

Golden corridor Association for the Education of Young Children

(GoAEYC), an affiliate of the National Association for the Education

of Young Children (NAEYC), is dedicated to advancing equity in

early childhood education.  We are committed to creating an inclusive

organization that provides ongoing structured avenues for “courageous

conversations” through greater access to educational resources that

advocate the principles of anti-bias and diversity in our community.

🍁 Sponsor the 28th Annual GoAEYC Fall Conference! 🍁

We’re excited to invite you to become a sponsor of the GoAEYC Fall Conference for Early Childhood Educators on October 18, 2025, at Oakton College in Des Plaines!

This is our 28th annual event—a long-standing tradition that brings together passionate educators and professionals from across the region. It’s a fantastic opportunity to support early childhood education while promoting your organization to a vibrant, engaged community.

✨ We offer a variety of sponsorship options to fit your goals and budget.
🌟 Get your name in front of hundreds of educators and leaders in the field!

➡️Check out the Sponsorship Opportunities 2025 and email us with any questions.