Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children

What Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children does

Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (Michigan AEYC / MIAEYC) is a Lansing-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1976 that operates as the largest state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It serves Michigan's early childhood education workforce — including classroom teachers, assistant teachers, family and group home providers, center directors, high school CTE students, and college students — through a unified portfolio of professional development, credentialing, scholarship administration, and policy advocacy programs.

Its core technology platform is the Michigan AEYC Knowledge Center, a learning management system at learn.miaeyc.org that hosts trainings, conference registrations, CDA cohorts, the Mentor Teacher Credential Pilot, the Early Foundations program, and free MiLEAP licensing rules modules. Around this LMS, the organization delivers a broad product surface: the TEACH Early Childhood Michigan scholarship program (covering CDA, MI-YDA, associate, and bachelor's credentials with per-credit stipends and bonuses), the Administrator Network, the CARES membership framework, four annual conferences (Annual Early Childhood, UP, Infant Toddler, Administrator Institute), the Student Chapter, and statewide standards implementation support for the Michigan Professional Standards and Competencies (MiPSC).

Michigan AEYC monetizes through three streams: $72/yr combined NAEYC/Michigan AEYC membership dues, conference and training fees (with ~2,000 attendees at the flagship Annual Early Childhood Conference), and grant-funded scholarship administration (most notably the $1M MiLEAP Mentor Teacher Credential Pilot). Go-to-market is hybrid: a self-serve digital motion through the Knowledge Center, community-led and event-driven engagement through conferences and Member Power Hour, and a partnership channel anchored on MiLEAP, GOISD, MAISA, and Michigan community colleges.

Name

Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children

Legal name

Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children

Website

https://miaeyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Michigan AEYC is a Lansing-based 501(c)(3) non-profit and the largest state affiliate of NAEYC, delivering professional development, credentialing, scholarships, and advocacy to Michigan's early childhood education workforce through its Knowledge Center LMS, conferences, and TEACH scholarship program.

Ownership category

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Product category

Early Childhood Education Professional Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pre-Service ECE Credential Programs (Certificates/Diplomas/Degrees) (EDACAIAA), ECE Leadership & Administration Training (Directors/Owners/Supervisors) (EDACAIAD), Training & Credential Compliance Tracking (PD registry alignment) (EDACAKAH)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Professional development training
• Child care credentialing
• Educator scholarship programs
• Early childhood conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NAEYC/Michigan AEYC combined membership at $72 per year, providing access to professional development, advocacy tools, resources, events, and community benefits through the CARES framework.
2. Conference and Training Fees: Revenue from annual conferences (Annual Early Childhood Conference, UP Conference, Infant Toddler Conference, Administrator Institute), training registrations, and professional development courses through the Knowledge Center.
3. Scholarship Administration: TEACH Early Childhood Michigan scholarship program administration, including grant funding from MiLEAP for programs like the $1 million Mentor Teacher Credential Pilot.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Michigan AEYC provides professional development, scholarships, credentialing, conferences, and advocacy services for early childhood educators serving children from birth through age eight in Michigan. Its flagship offerings include the TEACH Early Childhood Michigan scholarship program, the Knowledge Center learning management system, the Mentor Teacher Credential pilot, CDA and MI-YDA training cohorts, and multiple annual conferences. The organization operates as the largest state affiliate of NAEYC, unifying member benefits through the CARES framework (Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, Support).

Product overview

Michigan AEYC is a professional development and advocacy organization for early childhood education (not a technology company). It operates as a unified platform of interconnected programs: the core Knowledge Center learning management system powers access to the TEACH Scholarship Program, CDA training resources, and Mentor Teacher Credential. The organization delivers professional development through conferences (Annual Early Childhood Conference, UP Conference, Infant Toddler Conference, Administrator Institute), virtual cohorts (Early Foundations, Administrator Network), and member benefits via the CARES framework. Programs support educators from initial credentials through career advancement, with specialized support for high school CTE students, college students (Student Chapter), and administrators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEACH Early Childhood Michigan: A statewide scholarship program designed to help child care center teaching staff, preschool teachers, family child care providers, group home owners, center directors, early childhood professionals and administrators meet their professional development goals.
• Administrator Network
• Early Foundations Program
• Mentor Teacher Credential
• CARES

Products and services

• TEACH Early Childhood Michigan Scholarship Program Statewide scholarship program that links education, compensation, and commitment to improve quality of early education by supporting CDA credentials, MI-YDA credentials, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and building foundations courses for eligible early childhood professionals in Michigan. Covers tuition at $230/credit (associates) or $635/credit (bachelors), book stipends, student access stipends, paid release time, CDA assessment/renewal reimbursement, and completion bonuses.
• Knowledge Center Online learning management system at learn.miaeyc.org providing access to trainings, events, conferences, CDA cohorts, credentialing programs, MiLEAP licensing rules training, and professional development resources for early childhood educators in Michigan. Free for members and non-members on select offerings.
• Mentor Teacher Credential Structured, practice-based professional learning experience designed to prepare experienced early childhood educators to guide and support others in the field through relationship-based coaching, reflective practice, and effective communication. Includes 30-hour training, virtual coaching sessions, and portfolio completion, with $3,000 completion stipends funded through the MiLEAP grant.
• Early Foundations Program 4-month training and support cycle for new early childhood staff or those in new positions, providing immediate skills in Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) and classroom management before achieving CDA or degree credentials. Includes 2 hours of monthly training and biweekly virtual coaching.
• Annual Early Childhood Conference Michigan's largest gathering of early childhood professionals, bringing together approximately 2,000 attendees annually at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Offers over 100 professional development sessions, keynotes, networking, and exhibitor opportunities for educators serving children from birth through age eight.
• Upper Peninsula Conference Regional conference for early childhood educators in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, providing professional development sessions and networking opportunities tailored to the region's educators.
• Infant Toddler Conference Annual conference focused on creating nurturing environments, building strong relationships, and promoting optimal growth in infants and toddlers, providing specialized professional development for educators serving the birth-to-three age range.
• Administrator Institute Leadership program for early childhood administrators, directors, and owners focused on purpose, heart, and joy in leading strong programs and empowered educators.
• Administrator Network Virtual cohort program for center directors, assistant directors, and owners providing flexible leadership development with on-demand learning and live interactive sessions over a 9-week period, earning 12 MiRegistry training hours.
• CDA Resources and Training Comprehensive resources and community cohorts to support early educators in earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, including training at community colleges statewide and the CDA Community Cohorts partnership program.
• CARES Membership Benefits Annual membership framework at $72/year providing Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, and Support benefits to early childhood professionals through combined NAEYC/Michigan AEYC membership. Includes access to the HELLO online community, policy tools, digital publications, conference discounts, and career guidance.
• Member Power Hour Monthly exclusive free Zoom event for Michigan AEYC members featuring expert presentations and professional development on early childhood topics, with 1 hour of MiRegistry training credit per session.
• Student Chapter Online membership opportunity for college students in early childhood education courses, providing mentorship, peer networking, professional development, and advocacy opportunities.
• Week of the Young Child Annual statewide celebration recognizing early learning, young children, teachers, families, and communities, coordinated with NAEYC's national Week of the Young Child celebration and recognized by gubernatorial proclamation.
• Michigan Professional Standards and Competencies Statewide standards outlining what early childhood professionals need to know and be able to do to support learning and development of young children, providing clear expectations across career levels and roles, paired with training and resources available through the Knowledge Center.
• MiLEAP Licensing Rules Training Free self-paced professional development training on MiLEAP 2025 licensing rules for child care centers, available through the Michigan AEYC Knowledge Center for both members and non-members to support regulatory compliance.

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• MiLEAP (Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025State agency partnership for the $1 million Mentor Teacher Credential Grant. MiLEAP awarded the grant to Michigan AEYC in collaboration with GOISD to develop, pilot, and evaluate a statewide Mentor Teacher Credential for early childhood educators. The initiative recognizes experienced educators as leaders and supports career growth, workforce retention, and educator development across Michigan's child care, Head Start, and GSRP programs.
• GOISD (Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025GOISD serves as fiscal agent for the $1 million Mentor Teacher Credential Pilot. The partnership leverages regional educational infrastructure to support workforce development initiatives for early childhood educators across Michigan's Upper Peninsula and statewide.
• NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan AEYC is the state affiliate of NAEYC, providing members with dual membership benefits including access to national resources, publications (Young Children, Educating Young Children), conferences, professional development, and the HELLO online community. NAEYC celebrated 100 years of excellence in 2025.
• Detroit Dye HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for the Big Hearts, Big Impact campaign at the 2025 Annual Early Childhood Conference. Detroit Dye House provided expertise and guidance for conference attendees to hand-dye socks for donation to individuals experiencing homelessness in Kent County.
• Family Promise of West MichiganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for the Big Hearts, Big Impact campaign. Donated hand-dyed socks from the 2025 conference were distributed through Family Promise to families experiencing homelessness in the Grand Rapids community.
• Central Michigan UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Driver Partner for the 2026 Annual Early Childhood Conference and conference exhibitor. Provides academic partnership for early childhood education programs and professional development opportunities.
• MAISA (Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Driver Partner and Year-Round Partner for Michigan AEYC conferences. Provides multilingual training modules and resources through partnership with Michigan AEYC.
• Kaplan Early Learning CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVisionary Partner and conference exhibitor for the 2026 Annual Early Childhood Conference. Provides early childhood education materials and resources.
• MAISA (Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop and deliver new multilingual training modules for early childhood educators, expanding access to professional development for diverse communities.
• Delta DentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for the 2025 Michigan AEYC Infant Toddler Conference, supporting early childhood education professional development events.
• ECE SubhubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYear-Round Partner providing early childhood education resources and support for Michigan AEYC programs and conferences.
• Bright MindsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner supporting the 2025 Michigan AEYC Infant Toddler Conference, contributing to professional development for infant and toddler educators.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): Parent national organization of which Michigan AEYC is the largest state affiliate. NAEYC provides the shared brand, publications, HELLO community, and national advocacy framework that Michigan AEYC distributes at the state level.
• Child Care Aware of America: National nonprofit providing child care resource and referral services and workforce supports. Operates at the national/state level in similar ECE workforce development domains as Michigan AEYC.
• Zero to Three: National organization focused on infant and toddler development, with workforce training and credentialing programs. Comparable in serving the same ECE professional segment with broader national scope.

Direct peers

• TEACH Early Childhood National: National umbrella for TEACH scholarship programs operating in multiple states. Michigan AEYC runs the Michigan state TEACH program, making TEACH Early Childhood National a direct programmatic peer for early childhood workforce scholarship administration.
• Council for Professional Recognition: Administers the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which Michigan AEYC's TEACH program explicitly funds and supports. Directly aligned in the ECE credentialing value chain.
• New York State AEYC (NYAEYC): Sister state affiliate of NAEYC operating in New York with parallel programs (training, conferences, scholarships, advocacy). Directly comparable peer organization in another major state.
• California AEYC (CAAEYC): Largest state AEYC affiliate on the West Coast, providing parallel professional development, conferences, and credentialing programs to California's ECE workforce.

Regional players

• Early Childhood Investment Corporation (Michigan): Michigan-based public-private partnership supporting early childhood systems. Operates Great Start to Quality, which integrates with Michigan AEYC's credentialing and training programs for the same Michigan ECE workforce.
• Illinois AEYC (ILAEYC): Midwest-based NAEYC state affiliate serving Illinois ECE professionals with comparable training, conference, and membership programs. Regional peer operating adjacent to Michigan's market.
• Great Start to Quality (Michigan): Michigan's Quality Rating and Improvement System for child care programs, referenced in Michigan AEYC's MiPSC training resources. Same state, complementary workforce and quality infrastructure.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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