The Richmond Chapter of vaaeyc is the local affiliate of the Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Members include early childhood educators, parents, and others who care about and work to promote the healthy development of young children.
The Richmond Chapter of vaaeyc provides education and resources to families, early childhood educators and the Greater Richmond community on behalf of young children. Richmond hosts training events, director networking events and Week of the Young Child events during the course of the year.
To connect with the Richmond Chapter, follow them on Facebook HERE.
Upcoming Event:
October 16, 2025 | 6 – 8 pm
Conscious Discipline Training
Weinstein Jewish Community Center
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA
$35 – Dinner included!
Register Here
Chapter Leadership
Past President | Margina Grow
Treasurer | Tanja Cottrell
Secretary/Communications Circle Chair | Jenna Vasu
Professional Dev Co-Chair | Tarneshia Evans
Professional Dev Co-Chair | Kellie Alacron
Professional Dev Circle | Sheila Ray
Communications Circle/Social Media Chair | Meredith Hughes
Communications Circle | Sherry Carter
Historian | Mary Landis
The Richmond Chapter serves
- Amelia
- Brunswick
- Chesterfield
- Colonial Heights
- Dinwiddie
- Emporia
- Goochland
- Greensville
- Hanover
- Henrico
- Hopewell
- Mecklenburg
- New Kent
- Petersburg
- Powhatan
- Prince George
- Southside
- Richmond