Student: Available to full-time college and university students who are interested in a career focused on children and their families. (Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours at the time of their application).

Target: This is a group that is currently receiving training in a traditional post-secondary education setting. A copy of the student’s curriculum or identification card must accompany application form.

Value Proposition: Provide access to child care and early education professionals, education and information so they can build their network, get training, and gain insights into the field.

Benefit Types

Networking Opportunities:

Symposium and Family Advocacy Summit: 

Child Care Aware® of America Policy Summit/Annual Meeting

Member Discounts:

Training Academy live and on demand Professional Development

National Database Service (NDS)

Child Care Aware® of America Capitol Connection Newsletter

Free Access to Research and Best Practices:

Parents and the High Cost of Child Care: 2015

2016 State Fact Sheets: Industry of Best Practices Advocacy of Policy  

Child Care Deserts

Unequal Access: Barriers to Early Childhood Education for Boys of Color

If you have any questions concerning Student, please contact Member Services at memberservices@usa.childcareaware.org or call 703-341-4105.