Valley of the Sun Early Childhood Association (VSECA.org) was incorporated as an Arizona 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1974 with the mission of serving children, families and educators in greater Phoenix and Maricopa County.  We share a proud history of becoming the second national affiliate for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

In 2017, Valley of the Sun became a chapter of Arizona AEYC, joining our colleagues across the state of Arizona.  We are a dedicated group of professionals that work to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children here in Arizona.