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.

GoAEYC is proud to offer our membership an opportunity for a $100 Week of the Young Child Mini Grant.  The Applications are due my March 1, 2026.  Please let us know if you have any questions: goaeyc@gmail.com 

Join us for our 29th annual Wheels on the Bus Event. A virtual exploration of Early Childhood sites in our community.