Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children

What Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children does

Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (Idaho AEYC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1998 and headquartered at 1199 W Shoreline Ln, Suite 303 in Boise, Idaho, with a staff of 29. The organization operates a statewide network of 24 Early Learning Collaboratives (ELCs) spanning communities such as American Falls, Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Garden City, and Madison, and coordinates annual flagship events including the Early Learning Conference at Boise Centre East, Early Learning Day at the Idaho State Capitol, the ELC Symposium, Early Math Learning Institutes, and Week of the Young Child celebrations. Its core product offerings include READY! for Kindergarten (a free parent workshop program available in English and Spanish for children from birth to age 5), the Early Math Learning Institutes delivered in partnership with Marzano Research, the 'You've Got This! From The Start' infant/toddler initiative with Lakeshore Learning, 'Waiting Is Hard' activity kits, a Find Child Care search tool, a Job Board for early childhood educators, and family/educator resource libraries. Underlying technology consists of the idahoaeyc.org content platform, a dedicated workshop registration subsite, and standard virtual event infrastructure for professional development delivery; there are no proprietary AI or data-platform components disclosed.

The organization serves three primary constituencies: Idaho families with children ages 0-5, early childhood educators across the state, and state policymakers. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix including individual donations and charitable contributions (facilitated via idahogives.org and donorperfect.net), professional membership dues for educators, conference and event revenue (registration fees plus exhibitor booth fees of $250 nonprofit/$750 corporate, advertising at $115-$215, and tiered sponsorship packages from Silver $1,500+ through Gold $3,500+ to Platinum $7,000+), and corporate/organizational sponsorships tied to specific programs such as Early Learning Day, Celebration of the Young Child, Professional Development Institute, and READY! for Kindergarten. Strategic priorities are codified in the Idaho School Readiness Project Strategic Plan covering 2025-2030, and the organization is governed by a Board of Directors under Executive Director Nicole Criner, who succeeded Beth Oppenheimer in 2025.

Name

Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children

Legal name

Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children

Website

https://idahoaeyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Idaho AEYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 that operates a statewide network of 24 Early Learning Collaboratives and delivers parent workshops, educator training, and advocacy events to advance early childhood education for Idaho families, educators, and policymakers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAA

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDACAIAB

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Teacher Training & Professional Development

SECONDARYEDACAJAA

Comprehensive ECE Curriculum Frameworks (Birth–5)

Education/Early Childhood Education/ECE Curriculum, Assessment & Learning Materials

SECONDARYEDACAIAD

ECE Leadership & Administration Training (Directors/Owners/Supervisors)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Teacher Training & Professional Development

SECONDARYEDACAKAH

Training & Credential Compliance Tracking (PD registry alignment)

Education/Early Childhood Education/ECE Licensing, Compliance & Quality Rating Services

SECONDARYBPADAKAB

Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Kindergarten readiness programs
• Educator professional development
• Early learning advocacy
• Family engagement workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Idaho AEYC relies on individual donations and charitable contributions from supporters who believe in expanding access to quality early education.
2. Conference and Event Revenue: Annual Early Learning Conference generates revenue through registration fees, vendor/exhibitor booth fees ($250-$750), advertising placements ($115-$215), and sponsorship packages ranging from $1,500 to $7,000+
3. Sponsorship and Partnership Programs: Corporate and organizational sponsors support specific events and programs including Early Learning Day, Celebration of the Young Child, Professional Development Institute, and READY! for Kindergarten in exchange for logo placement, recognition, and marketing benefits
4. Membership Dues: Professional membership program for early childhood educators providing access to resources, training, and networking opportunities through the Idaho AEYC membership

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Idaho AEYC is a statewide nonprofit that advocates for and supports high-quality early childhood education for children birth through age eight in Idaho. It delivers direct-service programs such as READY! for Kindergarten, Early Math Learning Institutes, family engagement workshops, and Waiting Is Hard Kits, and coordinates a network of 24 Early Learning Collaboratives serving local communities. The organization also runs the annual Early Learning Conference, Early Learning Day, and Week of the Young Child to advance the professional development of educators and public awareness of early learning.

Product overview

Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (Idaho AEYC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers a portfolio of interconnected programs supporting early childhood education in Idaho. The core offerings include the READY! for Kindergarten parent workshop program, Early Math Learning Institutes for educator professional development, the annual Early Learning Conference as Idaho's largest early childhood professional event, and advocacy events like Early Learning Day at the Capitol and Week of the Young Child celebrations. The organization also provides practical family resources including the Find Child Care tool, 'Waiting Is Hard' activity kits for waiting environments, and the 'You've Got This! From The Start' infant/toddler initiative developed with Lakeshore Learning. Through its statewide network of 24 Early Learning Collaboratives, Idaho AEYC coordinates community-based resources, opens new child care seats, and connects early educators with training and accreditation support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• READY! for Kindergarten: A free program that creates workshops for parents showing different ways to foster their children's essential pre-literacy, math, and social-emotional skills through songs, activities, and reading. Designed for children from birth through age 5.
• You've Got This! From the Start

Products and services

• READY! for Kindergarten A targeted school readiness program that provides parents and early childhood educators with research-based tools, activities, and training to prepare children for kindergarten success. Targeted at Idaho families and early childhood educators participating in Early Learning Collaboratives.
• Early Math Learning Institutes Professional development institutes that train early childhood educators in age-appropriate early math instruction strategies. Designed for preschool and kindergarten teachers across Idaho's Early Learning Collaboratives.
• Early Learning Conference Idaho AEYC's annual statewide conference bringing together early childhood educators, childcare providers, and partners for training, keynote sessions, and networking. Targeted at the Idaho early childhood professional community.
• Week of the Young Child An annual public awareness campaign celebrating young children and early learning, promoted and coordinated by Idaho AEYC in communities across Idaho. Engages families, educators, and community partners.
• Early Learning Day at the Capitol An annual advocacy event at the Idaho State Capitol where Idaho AEYC, its members, and early childhood partners meet with state legislators to advocate for early childhood education policies and funding.
• You've Got This! From the Start A parenting program designed to support Idaho families of infants and toddlers with practical early learning guidance and resources from the earliest years.
• Waiting Is Hard Kits Take-home resource kits distributed by Idaho AEYC through community partners to help families support young children during transitions and waiting moments. Targeted at Idaho parents of young children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children who experience high-quality early learning are 25% more likely to graduate high school, four times more likely to complete a bachelor's degree, and can earn up to 25% more as adults
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lakeshore LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Partnership with Lakeshore Learning to create the 'You've Got This! From the Start' initiative, including exclusive play kits for infants and toddlers. Lakeshore Learning hosts pop-up events featuring early learning experiences and resources for families.
• Idaho Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Idaho Community Foundation co-hosts the annual Early Learning Day at the Idaho State Capitol alongside Idaho AEYC. The event brings together early childhood leaders and policymakers to highlight the importance of early learning for Idaho's workforce and economy.
• Marzano ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationMarzano Research, nationally recognized early math specialists, leads the Early Math Learning Institutes with an interactive format and coaching-informed strategies to help educators support early math development.
• Music for KiddosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Music for Kiddos, a high-quality children's music resource provider, to offer free downloadable songs and activities for social-emotional learning to Idaho families.
• Idaho Commission for LibrariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating organization in Early Learning Day events, working to share resources and advocate for early learning access alongside Idaho AEYC.
• Idaho Children's Trust FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating organization in Early Learning Day events, sharing success stories and addressing challenges families face with early learning options.
• Girl Scouts of Silver SageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Work Together Wednesday during Week of the Young Child celebrations, promoting teamwork skills and community involvement for young children.
• Boise Art MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Artsy Thursday activities during Week of the Young Child, providing creative collage art projects inspired by artist Jeffry Gibson for families.
• IDeal, Idaho's College Savings ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IDeal, Idaho's 529 college savings program, to share resources about education savings and financial planning for families during Family Friday activities.
• Idaho Early Learning CollaborativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 24 community-based Early Learning Collaboratives across Idaho that work as local partners to distribute resources, conduct workshops, and strengthen early learning systems at the community level. Includes organizations like American Falls, Bannock County, Basin, Canyon County, Emmett, Garden City, Homedale, Madison, North Idaho, West Central Mountains, and others.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Child Care Aware of America: National nonprofit network supporting child care resource and referral agencies and ECE workforce development. It parallels Idaho AEYC's role in supporting child care providers, parent education, and Find Child Care-type services at the national scale.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): NAEYC is the national parent organization of which Idaho AEYC is a state affiliate. It directly parallels Idaho AEYC's mission of advancing high-quality early learning and provides the framework for accreditation, professional development, and policy advocacy that Idaho AEYC delivers at the state level.
• Zero to Three: National nonprofit focused on infants and toddlers (0-3), directly comparable to Idaho AEYC's newly launched 'You've Got This! From The Start' infant/toddler initiative. Operates in the same early brain development and parent education category.
• National Head Start Association: National membership organization supporting Head Start programs serving low-income children birth to age 5. Overlaps with Idaho AEYC's ECE professional development, advocacy, and kindergarten readiness mission at a larger national scale.

Others

• Marzano Research: National education research firm already partnering with Idaho AEYC to deliver Early Math Learning Institutes. Comparable as a content and curriculum partner that competes for the same professional development and educator training dollars Idaho AEYC programs tap.
• Lakeshore Learning: National educational products retailer and curriculum provider currently partnering with Idaho AEYC on the 'You've Got This! From The Start' initiative. Serves overlapping ECE educator and parent audiences and represents both a strategic partner and an adjacent commercial player in the ECE materials market.

Direct peers

• Parents as Teachers: National home-visiting and parent education organization for families with young children. Directly comparable to Idaho AEYC's READY! for Kindergarten parent workshop model in delivering structured parent education on early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills.
• Idaho Voices for Children: Idaho-based child advocacy nonprofit focused on policy and funding for children's services, including early childhood. It operates in the same Idaho policy and advocacy arena as Idaho AEYC and participates alongside it in Early Learning Day at the Capitol events.
• Idaho Children's Trust Fund: Idaho's statewide child abuse prevention and child welfare nonprofit, already a listed Idaho AEYC partner. It shares the same ECE advocacy and family-support mission and operates as a peer organization within Idaho's child-and-family services ecosystem.

Regional players

• Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children — Oregon counterpart (Oregon AEYC): Sister state AEYC affiliate operating in Oregon. Offers near-identical programming (parent workshops, professional development, advocacy, accreditation support) within a different geography, making it a structurally comparable state-level ECE nonprofit peer.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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