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

Memberships purchased on or after September 1 are active through December 31, 2027.

Program
Program Group Membership
$630
Center Director + Five Associates
Additional Program Associate (beyond the first 6): $115 each
Individual
Professional Individual Membership
$210
Center Directors, Faculty, Administrators, Educators
Alumni / Student
Alumni or Student Membership (Retired)
$90
Corporate
Corporate Group Membership
$630
One Corporate Member + Two Associates
Corporate
Corporate Individual Membership
$210
Early Childhood Goods and Service Partners

Payment & Application Details

  • Payment is accepted via check or credit card; purchase orders are also accepted.
  • Request N4C's W9 at [email protected].
  • Prefer a hardcopy application? Download it here and email it to [email protected].
  • New membership grace period and pricing begin September 1, 2026, with memberships active through December 31, 2027.

For questions, contact Jaime Moore, 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 Member Hub 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 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 affecting campus children's centers and early childhood education
  • Eligibility to hold office and serve on committees
  • A voice in organizational decisions at business meetings