Membership

Members of N4C include college and university professionals who work with early childhood education or family-work programs. The membership includes but is not limited to: child care center directors and teachers, whether service oriented, laboratory schools, or combined; administrators of campus child care programs or those considering starting a program; family-work or resource and referral professionals; early childhood education faculty; faculty who supervise student teachers; students and ECE retirees.

Membership Categories And Rates 2026

  • Program Group Membership (Center Director + Five Associates): $599
    • More than 5 Program Associates (in the Program Group and Corporate Group): $110 per associate
  • Professional Individual Membership (Center Directors, Faculty, Administrators): $200
  • Corporate Group Membership (One Corporate Member + Two Associates): $599
  • Corporate Individual Membership (Early Childhood Goods and Service Partners): $200
  • Alumni or Student Membership (Retired): $85
  • Board Emeriti Membership no cost

Join or Renew N4C Membership for 2026

 

Payment accepted via check and credit card. Purchase orders accepted. Request N4C's W9 at [email protected]. Prefer hardcopy application process? Click here and email to [email protected]. N4C membership officially starts on the first day of January and continues for a 12-month period. Benefits will continue until December 31 2026 and are accessible as early as September 1, 2025. For questions, contact Jaime Dice Moore the Executive Director at 615-614-3723 or [email protected]. 

 

Member Benefits

Exclusive Access

  • Members-only listserv for questions, discussion, and complimentary job postings
  • Members-only pages on the N4C website
  • Members-only Mighty Network community
  • Discounted rate for the Annual Conference and Professional Institute
  • Special discounts on early childhood products and services from corporate partners
  • Access to publications and best practices in early childhood care and education

Professional Development & Networking

  • Connect with early childhood scholars and practitioners nationwide
  • Present your work at the national conference
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Stay informed about grants, awards, and current events affecting campus children's centers
  • Conference announcements and field updates
  • Professional support from a national organization

Leadership & Influence

  • Vote on N4C programs and policies to shape the field of campus children's centers
  • Learn about current events that affect campus children's centers and early childhood education
  • Eligibility to hold office and serve on committees
  • Voice in organizational decisions at business meetings