Our purpose is to organize, equip and empower people to create change on behalf of children.

Our Vision: A nation where the right to high quality early education and care is embedded in public policy and professional practice.

Core Principles:
1. Representative Leadership: Involving people in decisions that affect them.
2. Commitment to Diversity: Ensuring all voices are heard and bridging multiple perspectives.
3. Focused on Solutions: Embracing responsibility to create sustainable change.
4. Impact and Innovation: Taking action that is timely, relevant and immediately actionable.

Our two main programs are:
1. The CAYL Schott Fellowship
2. The CAYL Principals Fellowship