24 Statewide Collaboratives
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24
Statewide Collaboratives
44
Counties Served
25+
Years of Leadership
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Early Learning Happens Locally

Idaho AEYC supports 24 Early Learning Collaboratives across North, Central, Southwest, Magic Valley and Eastern Idaho. Click any marker to view local programs, family resources and contacts.

Idaho Early Learning Collaboratives Map

Exploring 24 community-led early learning partnerships across Idaho

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Collaborative Directory (24 Locations)

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Eastern Idaho
American Falls Early Learning Collaborative

Stakeholders across Power County working to ensure every child in American Falls has access to affordable, quality early childhood education.

Counties: Power Strategic Plan
Southwest Idaho
Boise Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Ada
Magic Valley
Castleford Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Twin Falls
Southwest Idaho
Emmett Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Gem
Eastern Idaho
Fremont Learning Collaborative

Stakeholders across Fremont County pooling resources to build up quality early learning opportunities for local children.

Counties: Fremont Strategic Plan
Southwest Idaho
Garden City Early Learning Collaborative

A Garden City partnership expanding access to quality preschool experiences, including Giraffe Laugh Preschool.

Counties: Ada Strategic Plan
Southwest Idaho
Homedale Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Owyhee
Central Idaho
Basin (Idaho City) Early Learning Collaborative

Basin School District families and county leaders preparing Idaho City children for Kindergarten — with measurable gains in reading and literacy.

Counties: Boise Strategic Plan
Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Bonneville
North Idaho
Kendrick–Juliaetta Early Learning Collaborative

Serving Kendrick, Juliaetta and the seven surrounding ridges with quality, affordable early learning and child care.

Counties: Latah, Nez Perce Strategic Plan
Southwest Idaho
Kuna Learning Collaborative

Serving Kuna and parts of Nampa, home of the Get Ready to Learn, Kuna! school readiness effort.

Counties: Ada, Canyon Strategic Plan
North Idaho
Lewiston Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Nez Perce
Magic Valley
Magic Valley Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Twin Falls, Jerome
Southwest Idaho
Marsing Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Owyhee
Southwest Idaho
Meridian Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Ada
Magic Valley
Murtaugh Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Twin Falls
Southwest Idaho
Nampa Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Canyon
North Idaho
North Idaho Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Kootenai
Southwest Idaho
Notus–Parma Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Canyon
Eastern Idaho
Pocatello–Chubbuck Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Bannock
Magic Valley
Richfield Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Lincoln
Eastern Idaho
Teton Valley Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Teton
Central Idaho
West Central Mountains Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Valley, Adams
Central Idaho
Wood River Early Learning Collaborative

A group of stakeholders in their community working together to pool resources to build early learning opportunities for children and prepare them for Kindergarten.

Counties: Blaine
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Featured Early Learning Resources

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Workshop Idaho AEYC

READY! for Kindergarten

Early learning workshops that support parents in their role as their child's first and most influential teacher.

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Guide Idaho AEYC

Developmental Milestones

Understanding developmental milestones empowers parents to set age-appropriate expectations, ease everyday stress, and support their child's healthy growth with confidence.

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Guide Idaho AEYC

Nutrition & Recipe Ideas

Prepare delicious and nutritious meals that promote a foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits.

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Guide Idaho AEYC

Early Literacy Resources

Activities that stimulate imagination, curiosity and language skills — a crucial stepping stone for academic achievement and a lifelong appreciation for reading.

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Guide Idaho AEYC

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.

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PDF Idaho AEYC

Quality Child Care Selection Checklist

Official downloadable checklist to guide parents through evaluating early care programs, safety standards, and classroom environments.

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Transforming Early Learning

Current Statewide Initiatives

Idaho AEYC collaborates with state agencies, school districts, business partners and local communities on key programs.

Statewide network

Early Learning Collaboratives

Community-driven partnerships designed to bring high-quality early childhood opportunities to every child, in every community across Idaho.

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Families

READY! For Kindergarten

Early learning workshops that support parents in their role as their child's first and most influential teacher.

Learn more about READY! For Kindergarten
Statewide initiative

Idaho School Readiness Project

Brings resources into Idaho that empower parents, early childhood educators, and communities by supporting the needs of children and families across the state.

Learn more about Idaho School Readiness Project
Coalition

Ready Idaho Coalition

A broad and diverse group of Idaho organizations dedicated to creating connected early childhood systems that prepare Idaho children for a successful start in school and life.

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Families

Child & Family Connections

Information and resources for early educators, families, and communities across Idaho to support the success of all children.

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Community partners

Employer Business Toolkit

Idaho AEYC works with business owners to help them establish and maintain child care resources for their employees.

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Professional & Family Gatherings

Upcoming Statewide Events

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Aug 15, 2026 Boise (In Person)

Parent Café — Early Childhood & Peer Support

Guided peer discussions for parents and caregivers on supporting early brain development and family resilience.

Aug 19, 2026 Statewide (Virtual)

Parent Café — Virtual Family Connections

Statewide virtual Parent Café connecting Idaho parents for interactive discussions on early literacy at home.

Aug 27, 2026 Nampa (In Person)

Parent Café — Social-Emotional Growth at Home

Evening workshop for caregivers focused on helping young children recognize emotions and build self-regulation.

Sep 11, 2026 Idaho Falls (In Person)

Fall Early Math Learning Institute — Idaho Falls

Full-day professional development institute focused on hands-on math concepts for infant, toddler, and preschool educators.

Cost: Free (Includes Materials & Idaho STARS Credit) View Details & Register
Empirical Impact

Why Idaho AEYC Matters

Advancing early childhood care and education to strengthen children, families, and Idaho's economic future.

24
Early Learning Collaboratives across Idaho
Source: Count of collaboratives listed on idahoaeyc.org
25+
Years advancing Idaho's early learning profession
Source: idahoaeyc.org homepage
24
Early childhood organizations at Early Learning Day 2026
Source: Idaho AEYC news, February 2026
$688M
Estimated annual Idaho cost of unreliable child care
Source: ReadyNation analysis, cited by Idaho AEYC
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