Uplifting the Voices and Visions of the people who guide our youngest learners
The CAYL Institute (Community Advocates for Young Learners) gathers early childhood educators and caregivers of all backgrounds to listen, learn, and lead, together.
Creating the change we want to see
Early childhood education is a calling—and a commitment to the future. We invest in the well-being of our youngest learners to nurture curiosity and compassion, inspire a lifelong love of learning, increase opportunity, and provide a foundation for a more just and equitable world.
As early childhood education practitioners work to instill a love of learning in the children we serve, we understand that encountering and embracing change is an unwritten part of our job description. As we navigate systemic inequities and high need, low wages and strict regulation, we need to speak bravely about the challenges we face.
When we work together, we can elevate practitioner-focused solutions that center children and families.
Dr. Valora Washington
CEO & President, The CAYL Institute
Meeting the moment—in community
STRONGER TOGETHER
CAYL’s network includes pioneers in early childhood education as well as educators and practitioners in classrooms and homes in the U.S. and around the world.
DEEP CONNECTIONS
Educators can discover and partner with peers and potential collaborators across all aspects of services available to children and families.
TAKE ACTION
System-wide transformation begins at home. CAYL’s tools and support help practitioners create meaningful change in their own communities.