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Our Mission

The Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) is a regional organization committed to promoting quality care and education for young children and their families. SECA is committed to providing leadership and support to individuals and groups by:

Enhancing the quality of young children's lives through early childhood care and education.

Supporting families in their roles of caring for their children.

Fostering the professional growth and status of individuals working with young children and their families.

Increasing public understanding and support for policies and programs which ensure developmentally based services to young children and their families.

Focusing on Southern issues concerning children and families.

Southern Early Childhood Association
PO Box 55930
Little Rock, AR 72215-5930

Since 1948 the Southern Early Childhood Association has brought together preschool, kindergarten, and primary teachers and administrators, caregivers, program directors, and individuals working with and for families, to promote quality care and education for young children.

Over 18,000 individuals working in every aspect of child care and early childhood belong to SECA. They share ideas in local, state and regional meetings, in professional development institutes, and through the association's publications and resources. Members receive many benefits, including a quarterly journal, Dimensions of Early Childhood, discounts on publications and conference registration.

SECA 2006 Annual Report