Overview of ECI

Vision

Every Child, Beginning at Birth, Will be Healthy and Successful

Early Childhood Iowa

Early Childhood Iowa is a confederation or alliance of stakeholders in Early Care, Health and Education systems that affect children age 0 to 5 in the state of Iowa. Its purpose is to support the development and integration of an Early Care, Health and Education system for Iowa.

Early Childhood Iowa Council

The purpose the Council is to be a catalyst in the development of Iowa's comprehensive, integrated Early Care, Health and Education system.

Early Childhood Iowa Component Groups

The structure of ECI includes six system component groups that describe the necessary elements of an effective and comprehensive Early Care, Health and Education system. Membership in each component group is open to anyone with an interest in one of the six component areas.

1. Quality Services & Programs
2. Public Engagement
3. Professional Development
4. Resources & Funding
5. Governance Planning & Administration
6. Results Accountability

Learn More About the Project

ECI Orientation Presentation

System Visuals

Circle Diagram
Four Ovals of an Early Childhood System