Everything you need to give your child a strong start in life.
From developmental milestones and early literacy activities to finding quality child care and local Parent Cafés, Idaho AEYC is here for every step of your parenting journey.
Key Programs for Idaho Families
Free workshops, tools, and guides designed specifically for parents and caregivers.
READY! for Kindergarten
Interactive parent workshops providing play-based learning targets, tools, and activities to help prepare your child for kindergarten success.
Developmental Milestones
Age-by-age milestone checklists from 3 months to 5 years, empowering parents to track growth and support early progress with confidence.
Find Quality Child Care
Search licensed child care programs, access the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) financial assistance, and download evaluation checklists.
Family Resource Library
READY! for Kindergarten
Early learning workshops that support parents in their role as their child's first and most influential teacher.
Developmental Milestones
Understanding developmental milestones empowers parents to set age-appropriate expectations, ease everyday stress, and support their child's healthy growth with confidence.
Nutrition & Recipe Ideas
Prepare delicious and nutritious meals that promote a foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits.
Early Literacy Resources
Activities that stimulate imagination, curiosity and language skills — a crucial stepping stone for academic achievement and a lifelong appreciation for reading.
The Strengthening Families Framework
A research-informed approach that builds five key protective factors to reduce stress, build resilience and help families thrive.
Parent Leadership
Use your knowledge, voice and lived experience to champion your child, support other families, and help shape the systems and communities that impact your life.
Find Child Care
Resources to help narrow your search and find the child care program that is the best fit for you and your child.
Quality Child Care Selection Checklist
Official downloadable checklist to guide parents through evaluating early care programs, safety standards, and classroom environments.
Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) Financial Assistance
ICCP provides child care assistance to low-income working families by paying for a portion of child care.
Steps To Quality
Idaho's child care Quality Rating and Improvement System, measuring quality in center and home-based child care settings.
NAEYC Accredited Programs in Idaho
NAEYC Accreditation is the mark of quality that gives families the chance to make the right choice for their child's early education program.
Developmental Growth Checklist
A checklist of developmental milestones for children ages 3 months to 3 years, provided by Idaho DHW.
Advocacy Toolkit
Learn how to advocate to state and local leaders for resources and investment in early learning opportunities in your community.
You've Got This! Family Learning Booklet
A family-facing play guide supporting parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers with daily 15-minute play-with-a-purpose activities.
Early Learning Videos
Informative videos helping families find new and engaging ways to bring quality learning into their homes.
Parent Resource Toolkit
Free early learning and literacy resources to strengthen your child's learning environment at home.
Upcoming Family Events & Pop-Ups
Parent Café — Early Childhood & Peer Support
Guided peer discussions for parents and caregivers on supporting early brain development and family resilience.
Parent Café — Virtual Family Connections
Statewide virtual Parent Café connecting Idaho parents for interactive discussions on early literacy at home.
Parent Café — Social-Emotional Growth at Home
Evening workshop for caregivers focused on helping young children recognize emotions and build self-regulation.
Parent Café — Pocatello Community Workshop
Community Parent Café for Eastern Idaho families featuring free children's books and developmental activity kits.