Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children
info@iowaaeyc.org
5525 Meredith Drive Suite F
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
(515) 331-8000
(515) 331-8995 fax
Barbara Merrill, Executive Director/T.E.A.C.H. Program Manager............. Extension 11
Rhonda Bancroft, Membership Services Specialist..........................................Extension 12
Patricia Dautremont, Administrative Assistant/Data Specialist................ Extension 10
Nicki Varble, Accounting Specialist.................................................................... Extension 15
Pam Ellis, T.E.A.C.H Degree Coordinator/Counseling Specialist................. Extension 17
Stacie Steveson, CDA Coordinator/T.E.A.C.H. Counseling Specialist..........Extension 14
Brian Fett-Jones , T.E.A.C.H. Counseling Specialist....................................... Extension 20
Jamie VanSickle, T.E.A.C.H. Counseling Specialist.........................................Extension 13
Karen Teel, Office Assistant.............................................................................. Extension 18
Our Governing Board
Iowa AEYC has a 27 member Governing Board. If you are interested in serving on the Governing Board click here for an application.
Board Meeting Minutes
To find out more about the work of our Governing Board click on the minutes listed below. For a copy of additional minutes contact the Iowa AEYC office at info@iowaaeyc.org.
A copy of the Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children’s 990 tax forms and independent audit is available for viewing, by appointment, in the agency offices during regular business hours. Please contact the Executive Director at info@iowaaeyc.org to set up an appointment. To reach Iowa AEYC’s auditor with questions or concerns, please contact Denman & Company, LLP, Jay Horn, CPA, Partner, 1601 22nd Street, Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA 50266, www.denman-cpa.com or call (515) 225-8400.
Agency Brochure
To see a copy of the Iowa AEYC brochure complete with membership form click here
Calendar
Iowa AEYC 2010 calendar
Iowa AEYC Grants and Scholarships
Continuing Education grants are available to Iowa AEYC members seeking training in any area of child development or early childhood education. Applicants must not be eligible for T.E.A.C.H.
Scholarships are available to a member or group of members to attend the Iowa AEYC Fall Conference.
Iowa AEYC will award accreditation grants of up to $2000.00 annually to centers seeking
accreditation or reaccreditation to be used toward through the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs (NAEYC).
Iowa AEYC will award accreditation grants totaling of up to $1000.00 annually
to child development homes seeking accreditation or re-accreditation through
the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) to be used toward application fees.
Iowa AEYC will award accreditation grants totaling of up to $500.00 annually to programs seeking accreditation or reaccreditation through the National After School Association (NAA).
Iowa AEYC Awards
The Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children will grant a Children’s Champion award to a person who has made significant contributions on the state level to improving the quality of care and education of young children. The person can be any professional, legislator, volunteer, or anyone currently living or working in the state, who has demonstrated an outstanding service or achievement to benefit Iowa's young children.
The Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children will grant a Friend of Young Children award to an Iowa AEYC member who has made a significant contribution to improving the quality of care and education of young children.
Our Chapters
Chapter Presidents
Iowa AEYC has 14 chapters. For additional information about our chapters,
click on the chapter tab.
Play Committee
Click on the Play tab for a copy of meeting minutes and additional information.