South Florida Collaborative Chapter of Flaeyc

08/19/2026

🎉 Congratulations to all of our 2026 FLAEYC Member Awards nominees!

Being nominated is an incredible recognition of the impact these early childhood professionals make every day, and we are so excited to honor each of them.

To every Director of the Year and Educator of the Year nominee, good luck! 💛

We’ll recognize all of our nominees and celebrate the winners in each category during Awards Night at the 2026 FLAEYC Annual Conference on Friday, October 16 at 5:00 PM. 🏆

We can’t wait to celebrate the dedication, leadership, and heart represented by this outstanding group of professionals. 🎊

08/05/2026

Let’s go South Florida let’s meet in October. We can make it a road trip to Jacksonville

07/25/2026

Early childhood educators know that play is not separate from learning. Play is how children make sense of the world, build relationships, test ideas, and show us what they are ready to discover.

This poem captures the moment every educator knows well: when we stop trying to lead the child toward learning and allow the child to lead us into it.

Join us at the 2026 FLAEYC Annual Conference: The Power of Play for a weekend of learning, connection, and inspiration created for the professionals who understand just how powerful play can be.

Early Bird pricing ends in only 11 days on July 31. Register now and come imagine, explore, and discover with Florida’s early childhood community.

07/17/2026

South Florida let’s take a trip to Jacksonville in October!

07/10/2026

is always there to help us model the best ways to move through the world. 💛

We love this reminder that raising inclusive kids starts with us genuinely being inclusive ourselves. It’s the daily, intentional choices that build a foundation for empathy and understanding.

"The little conversations, the books you read, the people you surround them with. It all matters!"

Love that. Let’s keep modeling the kindness and openness we want to see in the world.

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06/13/2026

I’m attending Let’s come together for our children

06/05/2026

What an amazing opportunity to ask questions or just inquire on how to get started on accreditation. As a Director of an accredited center that is going through our reaccreditation, i still want to be reassured that I am on the right path. Join us, Emilu

Join us on Monday evening from 7:00-8:00 PM to learn more about your options for the journey toward accreditation!

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/48cc4l5PR9yEjCrbgo6OZA

05/23/2026

05/21/2026

Not all professional development is created equal.

And you know it.

That’s why the 2026 FLAEYC Annual Conference (October 16–18) at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL was built differently—so you can find learning that actually fits you.

Whether you’re focused on:

→ Behavior & classroom strategies
→ Family partnerships
→ Leadership growth
→ Language & literacy
→ Supporting diverse learners
→ Or bringing more movement and play into your day

There’s a track designed for the work you do every single day.

No more sitting through sessions that don’t apply.

This is your chance to choose what matters most—and walk away with real, usable strategies.

Explore the tracks and find your fit: flaeyc.org/conference