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

N4C offers a grace period. Memberships purchased on or after September 1 are active through December 31, 2027.

 

Membership Category

 

Program Group Membership (Center Director + Five Associates)

$630

Additional Program Associate (beyond the first 6, in Program Group)

$115 

Professional Individual Membership (Center Directors, Faculty, Administrators, Educators)

$210

Corporate Group Membership (One Corporate Member + Two Associates)

$630

Corporate Individual Membership (Early Childhood Goods and Service Partners)

$210

Alumni or Student Membership (Retired)

$90

Board Emeriti Membership

No cost

 

Join or Renew N4C Membership for 2027

 

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 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