Alliance of Early Childhood Professionals
A Minnesota group that engages in a variety of research, education, and systems work directed toward increasing the recognition, respect, and compensation of the child development work force.

Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children (MnAEYC)
An association to promote the professional growth and development of those who are committed to the care and education of young children.

Minnesota Childcare Training Registry

Minnesota Department of Education

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Represents and serves people working in the early childhood field.

The National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC)
A project of the Child Care Bureau and a national resource that links information and people to complement, enhance, and promote the child care delivery system.

University of Minnesota Children, Youth and Family Consortium
A bridge to a wide range of information and resources about children and families connecting research, teaching, policy, and community practice.

For more information about applying to the Early Childhood Education program at UMC contact:

Office of Admissions
170 Owen Hall
University of Minnesota
2900 University Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716-5001

218-281-8569
1-800-UMC-MINN (862-6466)
FAX - 218-281-8575
TTY - 218-281-8565