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Idaho AEYC - Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children
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Early Learning Builds Idaho's Future Workforce.

Idaho AEYC provides nonpartisan research, economic impact data, and community-driven models that inform policy decisions supporting working families and child care infrastructure.

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The Economic Case for Early Care in Idaho

Unreliable child care costs Idaho's economy an estimated $688 million annually in lost tax revenues and employer productivity.

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Early Learning Collaboratives across Idaho

Count of collaboratives listed on idahoaeyc.org

25+
Years advancing Idaho's early learning profession

idahoaeyc.org homepage

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Early childhood organizations at Early Learning Day 2026

Idaho AEYC news, February 2026

$688M
Estimated annual Idaho cost of unreliable child care

ReadyNation analysis, cited by Idaho AEYC

Legislative Focus Areas

Key Policy Focus Areas

Supporting Local Early Learning Collaboratives

Empowering communities in all 44 counties to establish local early learning solutions without one-size-fits-all mandates.

Strengthening Employer & Business Tax Incentives

Working alongside business leaders to expand child care options for employees, stabilizing Idaho's workforce.

Enhancing Professional Development Pathways

Partnering with IdahoSTARS to ensure early childhood educators receive quality training, credentials, and wage incentives.

Policy Resources & Reports

  • $688M Idaho Child Care Economic Study
    ReadyNation & Idaho AEYC Economic Briefing
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  • Idaho Early Childhood Advocacy Toolkit
    Official Nonpartisan Policy & Legislative Guide
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  • Idaho AEYC Annual Report & Impact Brief
    Statewide Collaborative & Program Outcomes
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