Association for Youth and Children, Europe
Celebrating 40 years of
Community. Connection. Career.
As leaders in early childhood education, we are devoted to empowering childcare professionals who design and deliver creative, safe, and enriching experiences for the children in their care. Our conference will equip these dedicated educators with innovative, evidence-based practices that enhance their ability to foster the developmental potential of young learners. By cultivating a supportive environment tailored to each child's unique needs, we are collectively laying a robust foundation for lifelong learning.
About AYCE
AYCE NEWS
JOIN the AYCE TEAM! Open board positions: Treasurer and Chair Coordinator
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Tickets on Sale Mid- November
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Tickets on Sale Mid- November 〰️
Now Accepting Vendor/Sponsorship and Presenter Applications
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YOUR
2027
Keynote Speaker
Mr. Ty’Heim Clark
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The Childcare Whisperer
COMMUNITY
For their assistance to Organization during the 2026 conference. we are happy to present our volunteer youth, Keandre Anderson and the teens of the Ramstein Keystone Club with Scholarships to further their schooling and future works.
Meet the AYCE Team
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS CLICK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE!
Vendor/Sponsorship Information
List of 2026 Vendors and Presenting Organizations
CONNECTION
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Teaching Strategies, BGCA, 4-H, University of Toledo, University of Iowa, EDIS, CLASS
- Teaching Strategies, BGCA, 4-H, University of Toledo, University of Iowa, EDIS, CLASS
Lakeshore, ABC Team, Teachstone, Kompan, Teaching Strategies, the Puppet Lady
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Lakeshore, ABC Team, Teachstone, Kompan, Teaching Strategies, the Puppet Lady -
Conference Workshops
Introducing the Jeanette Jones Scholarship
As a member of AYCE Jeanette Jones dedicated her life to ensure the high quality programing that child and youth professionals provide. In her honor her work continues.
This Scholarship honors the legacy of Jeanette Jones — a lifelong advocate for high quality programing for early childhood education who impacted lives across Europe. To continue this work the these funds will support conference attendees lowering the barrier for future childcare leaders and professionals to impact thier communities and continue to provide professional excellence in their child-centered practices.
Apply or donate to create make a difference for a childcare professional.
CAREER
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"This was my first AYCE conference and I am SOOOO happy that I came."
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"It was such an amazing event! Thank you! "
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"Awesome job by the AYCE team for organizing this event! Great food and snacks."
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"Thank you for the hardwork in making this amazing event happen each year. We appreciate you!"
Event
Information
March 20, 2027
Venue:
Ramstein Officer’s Club
302, Lincoln Boulevard, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Ramstien Air Base
The AYCE Conference is your opportunity to reconnect, recharge and reinvest in your career as a child development professional. The conference offers workshops for a variety of age groups and interests to allow you to choose the experience and training that is most relevant to your needs.
Contact us.
ayce.europe@gmail.com
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