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What is happening in Idaho child care, written for people outside the field: families deciding, providers working, and communities figuring out how to pay for both.

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  • Keri of the North Idaho Early Learning Collaborative speaking at the Capitol

    Early Education Advocates and Partners Gather for Early Learning Day at the Capitol

    Advocates, collaborative members, and partners met policymakers at the Idaho State Capitol for Early Learning Day.

  • A woman and a toddler stacking wooden blocks together

    Building School Readiness Through Play: Canyon County Early Learning Collaborative

    How one collaborative turns play into kindergarten readiness, with families and providers learning side by side.

  • A father and son playing together

    The Dive-Right-In Dad

    Part of Idaho AEYC’s fatherhood series, dads showing up in the everyday moments that build kids.

  • A child care classroom in Boise

    Can’t Find Child Care in the Boise Area? Rates Are Up, Centers Are Closing, What to Know

    What Idaho families should know about the child care market, and the resources that can help.

  • Week of the Young Child celebration banner

    To Solve the Child Care Crisis, We Need Understanding. Now Is the Time to Build It.

    Idaho AEYC’s case for treating child care as the shared infrastructure it is.

  • Wood River valley families at an early learning event

    Wood River Families and Providers Build Early Learning Close to Home

    The Wood River collaborative’s work with families, providers, and local partners.

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