A strong start. A thriving Idaho.
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Together, from the very beginning

Imagine an Idahowhere all children thrive.

Bringing families, educators, and communities together to give Idaho’s youngest learners a strong start.

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Rooted in Idaho. Built together.

Small beginnings.
Statewide possibility.

A child’s first teachers are all around them. At home, in child care, and throughout their community.

For over 25 years, Idaho AEYC has brought parents, providers, educators, and communities together to make early learning a priority. We help strengthen the people and systems that support young children.

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Early Learning Collaboratives

Local people.
Shared possibilities.

Across Idaho, communities are building early learning opportunities around the families who live there. Find your community in our network of 24 collaboratives.

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From our communities

Stories of a stronger start.

Meet the people putting early learning into practice.

Keep learning. Keep connecting.

Good things happen
when we come together.

Explore parent events, educator training, and opportunities to support Idaho’s youngest learners.

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