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Iowa AEYC is seeking nominations for candidates to the upcoming Governing Board Elections. In March and April, members will vote for President-Elect and Vice President. President-Elect is the first year of a four-year term that includes one year as President-Elect, two years as...

Through many years in the field and being the recipient of incredible mentoring affiliated with being involved in Iowa AEYC, I cannot remain silent about the actions that took place in Washington DC today.  Because of my affiliation with this organization, I have had several opportunities to...

New Resources Now Available for Child Care Providers Child care providers are a critical component to keeping Iowa’s economy up and running. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they have struggled to keep their doors open and have had trouble getting the necessary cleaning supplies to keep...

The April 28, 2020 Edition of the Des Moines Register's Opinion page included this article written by Jeannine Laughlin: Child Care Workers Also Deserve Sustainable Pay, and Our Support, During and After the Pandemic   For more COVID-19 Resources check out our COVIC-19 Resources...

Iowa Public Radio's River to River program with Ben Kieffer on May 5 aired an episode titled, "Childcare Providers Fight To Stay Afloat In Pandemic."   Guests include: Vickie Brandenburg , owner, Lionheart Early Learning Center, Iowa City Rep. Tracy...