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Idaho Early Learning Day at the Idaho State Capitol Recap

Duration: 2:45
Published: 2026-02-12
Produced by: Idaho AEYC Communications

Each winter, early childhood advocates, business leaders, parents, and educators gather under the Idaho State Capitol rotunda for Early Learning Day. Organized by Idaho AEYC, this nonpartisan advocacy event highlights how high-quality early care supports working parents, child development, and local economies across all 44 Idaho counties.

Key Video Highlights & Takeaways

Highlight #1

Brings together 24 early learning organizations from across Idaho to showcase community programs.

Highlight #2

Demonstrates the $688M economic impact of child care availability on Idaho employers and working parents.

Highlight #3

Connects state legislators directly with early childhood teachers, parents, and collaborative directors.

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Welcome to Idaho Early Learning Day at the Idaho State Capitol rotunda in Boise.

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Today, over 24 early childhood organizations and Early Learning Collaboratives from across Idaho are meeting with lawmakers.

1:15

Quality early learning prepares children for kindergarten while allowing parents to enter and remain in the workforce.

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Thank you to our legislators, community partners, and early educators who work tirelessly every day for Idaho's young children.

Target Audiences
Policymakers Community Partners Supporters
Topics & Tags
#Advocacy #State Capitol #Child Care Economy #Early Learning Day