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The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has opened its 2026 ECE Workforce Survey. 

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Participation in the survey ensures that the realities educators face is visible to policymakers, advocates, and leaders making decisions that affect providers’ work and programs. The survey is intended to shed light on challenges related to staffing, compensation, and working conditions, and reflect what is taking place in early childhood education today.

Responses to the survey help to:

• Surface challenges that affect educators
• Strengthen advocacy for improved policies and investment
• Ensure that state and local experiences are represented and not overlooked

The survey is open to all early childhood educators and is available in English and Spanish. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

State data will be available in February. Respondents to the survey will be entered for a chance to win one of 10 $100 gift cards.

Those interested can take the ECE Workforce Survey online.