DCAEYC, an affiliate of NAEYC, is a professional membership organization that promotes high-quality early learning for children from birth to age 8. DCAEYC, an affiliate of NAEYC, is a professional membership organization that promotes high-quality early learning for all young children from birth to age 8 in the District of Columbia by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. TO LEAD EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.