WHO ARE WE?

We are system builders! We connect the parts, pieces, and players of the early learning system in Idaho to better serve the needs of young children and families, whether they live in a small rural town or a bustling city.

 

WHAT DO WE DO?

Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (IDAEYC) brings together community leaders, parents, care providers, and educators who believe all Idaho’s children deserve a chance at quality early learning to help them grow and develop.  We work to improve access to high quality early care and education opportunities and raise awareness about the importance of early learning.

Over the past 6 years we have been creating a network of Early Learning Collaboratives (ELC) through which we ... 

 

  • Expand Access to Affordable High Quality Child Care 
  • Strengthen Our Early Childhood Workforce 
  • Empower Families by Providing Early Learning Resources and Services 
  • Support Kindergarten Readiness and Transition 

 

WHY IS OUR WORK SO IMPORTANT?

The early years are a time of remarkable brain growth in children and lay the foundation for subsequent learning and development. Investments in quality care and early education translate into direct returns for the state, our communities, and greater society.

Idaho's young learners are our future leaders and early care and education is the infrastructure needed to build their success at home, in school, and in our communities.

 

OUR FUNDERS & DONORS:

We are incredibly grateful to be the recipient of grants and donations from the following sources:

  • United States Administration of Children and Families Preschool Development Grant
  • M.K. Kellogg Foundation
  • Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health
  • CapEd Credit Union
  • M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
  • Idaho Community Foundation
  • St Luke's Health System
  • Albertson's Companies
  • United Way of Treasure Valley
  • Scottish Rite Foundation of Idaho
  • Sid and Angela Sullivan Family Charitable Fund
  • The Whittenberger Foundation
  • Associated Students of Boise State University
  • American Association of University Women - Boise Branch
  • Lakeshore Learning

We are also honored to have many individual donors that believe wholeheartedly in the work of creating and Idaho where all children thrive. Digital copies of IDAEYC's most recent audited financial statements or Form 990 are available upon request by emailing finance@idahoaeyc.org.

LEARN MORE:

Check out our 2024 Annual Report to learn more about our work and the impact we made in Idaho over the last year. 

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A Note About our Website:

This website is supported by the Idaho School Readiness Project Grant funds from the Office of Early Childhood Development within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Idaho AEYC and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Early Childhood Development. 

 

Our Work

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Idaho AEYC works toward our goals through various projects, groups, and collaboratives.
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Our Team

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Board of Directors

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Strategic Direction

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Read Idaho AEYC's comprehensive five year plan
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Core Values

  • Appreciate early childhood as a unique and critical stage of development.
  • Base our work on knowledge of how children develop and learn.
  • Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family.
  • Recognize that children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture, community, and society.
  • Respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual (child, family member, and those who work on behalf of young children).
  • Recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect.

Core Beliefs

  • Excellence and Innovation — We are imaginative risk-takers willing to challenge assumptions while being accountable and fiscally responsible. 
  • Transparency — We act with openness and clarity. 
  • Reflection — We consider multiple sources of evidence and a variety of perspectives to review past performance, note progress and successes, and engage in continuous quality improvement. 
  • Opportunity — We advocate for policies, practices, and systems that promote full participation. We work to remove barriers that may limit the potential of children, families, and those who work on behalf of young children. 
  • Collaborative Relationships — We lead through collaborative partnerships. We commit time and effort to ensure diverse participation and more effective outcomes. We act with integrity, respect, and trust.
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