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
Current rates are in effect through August 31, 2026. New rates take effect September 1, 2026, and memberships purchased on or after that date are active through December 31, 2027.
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Membership Category
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Current Rate (through 8/31/26)
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New Rate (starting 9/1/26)
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Program Group Membership (Center Director + Five Associates)
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$599
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$630
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Additional Program Associate (beyond the first 6, in Program Group)
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$110
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$115
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Professional Individual Membership (Center Directors, Faculty, Administrators, Educators)
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$200
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$210
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Corporate Group Membership (One Corporate Member + Two Associates)
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$599
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$630
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Corporate Individual Membership (Early Childhood Goods and Service Partners)
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$200
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$210
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Alumni or Student Membership (Retired)
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$85
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$90
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Board Emeriti Membership
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No cost
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No cost
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Payment is accepted via check or credit card; purchase orders are also accepted. Request N4C's W9 at [email protected]. Prefer a hardcopy application? Click here and email it to [email protected]. New membership year and pricing begin September 1, 2026, with memberships active through December 31, 2027. For questions, contact Jaime Dice 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
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