The Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children works to build public awareness about quality child care and early childhood solutions through advocacy and outreach.  

Priority #1. Each and every child ages birth through age 8 will have access to an affordable, high quality early care and education program.

• Increase availability by using public private partnerships and advocating through state and federal levels to increase impact. Support programs that improve workforce retention.
• Support and recognize accreditation and other processes geared towards meeting nationally recognized standards of quality. Encourage participation in Iowa’s quality rating system and other statewide, recognized quality initiatives.
• Encourage the use of developmentally appropriate practices, research or evidence based programs, and use of the Iowa Early Learning Standards.
• Advocate for policies and tax incentives that support making child care affordable to all families. Support partner organizations working to make improvements to Child Care Assistance.

Priority #2. A diverse early care and education workforce will be appropriately educated, fairly compensated.

• Support national efforts in establishing a unifying framework. Support statewide systems in the funding and implementation for all levels of the career pathway.
• Support and advocate for workforce initiatives which achieve fair compensation among those equally educated.

Iowa AEYC 2020 Public Policy Priorities (pdf)

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