Week of the Young Child®
The purpose of the Week of the Young Child® (WOYC) is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.
To learn more about WOYC, visit NAEYC’s website.
The 2025 Week of the Young Child® is April 5-11.
Get Involved!
Are you looking to get more involved in the 2025 Week of the Young Child, but aren’t sure where to start? We have several templates available for you to use to reach out to families and members of your community!
City mayors sign proclamations for the Week of the Young Child® – 2024
In the last few years, we have learned we can’t underestimate the importance of our early childhood educators and providers.
Don Dewaard, Pella Mayor
As parent and a grandparent, I am committed to the wellbeing of young children and their families and I am concerned with early childhood education in the state. As the Mayor of Marshalltown, I proclaim April 6-12 as Week of the Young Child and express my appreciation to all that work so hard to provide quality care and education to our youngest Iowan’s.
Joel Greer, Marshalltown Mayor
In the News
Several of our proclamations made it into local newspapers!
