National Kindergarten Association
Official letterhead used by the organization | |
| Abbreviation | NKA |
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| Founded | 1909 |
| Founder | Bessie Locke |
| Defunct | 1976 |
| Focus | Promoting universal acceptance of the public-school kindergarten |
| Headquarters | National Kindergarten Association 8 West 40th Street |
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Area served | United States |
| Services | Education |
| Method | Lobbying Publications Outreach programs |
Key people | • Edwin S. Marston (president in 1911) • Major Bradley Martin (president in 1922) • Dr. Howard R. Best (president until 1958) • John H. Niemeyer (president from 1958) • May Aldrich (secretary) • Julian M. Gerard (treasurer) |
Formerly called | National Association for the Promotion of Kindergarten Education (1909–1911) |
The National Kindergarten Association (NKA) was a philanthropic organization, based in the United States, which promoted universal acceptance of the public-school kindergarten. It existed between 1909 and 1976, and its headquarters was in New York City. According to the New York Times, the association was founded to "promote the establishment of kindergartens throughout the United States for the purpose of promoting the physical, moral and intellectual development" of the children in attendance.