Jackson Educators for Young Children was established in the late 1970's by a group of child care professionals who had a shared vision to develop a strong early childhood program for Jackson County.  Directors met monthly, sharing ideas to take back to their centers.  Soon the Young 5's program was established through the efforts of this organization.

JEYC continues to have a strong impact in the early childhood profession in Jackson County.  Training in the HighScope curriculum was brought to ten centers in across the County through grant funding awarded to JEYC.  Several member directors became certified HighScope trainers, ensuring that young children have the opportunity to attend programs offering a research-based curriculum that provides children with the skills needed to succeed as they begin their educational journey.  Training efforts continue today, driven by the needs of members. 

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JEYC Membership Benefits:

Low annual dues are only $35 per year and include the following:

• Discounted training for center staff
• Membership to the Nonprofit Network, which serves Jackson and Lenawee Counties
• Trainings offered to members throughout the year
• Seven trainings offered annually specifically for directors
• Month of the Young Child community activities
• Center marketing events
• Great Start to Quality support 

For more information, or to become a member download the 2012 2013 JEYC Membership Brochure or contact Kathy Hoszkiw at (517) 784-9161. 

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JEYC Members:

• ABC Academy Preschool, Child Care & Development
• Child Care Network
• Community Action Agency - Head Start
• Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County
• Jack & Jill Cooperative Preschool
• Jesus Loves Me Learning Center
• Little Rainbows
• Liz Colegrove
• Michigan Center Child Care & Preschool
• Northwest Schools
• Springport Preschool
• St. Mary Child Care & Development Center
• Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Development Center

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Links to Early Childhood Resources:

American Academy of Pediatrics

Central Michigan 2-1-1

Child Care Licensing - Department of Human Services

Child Care Exchange

Child Care Network

Early Childhood Investment Corporation

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

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JEYC Documents:

Membership Documents:

• 2012-2013 JEYC Membership Brochure

Minutes:

• JEYC Minutes March 2013
  
• JEYC Minutes February 2013
  
• JEYC Minutes January 2013
  
• JEYC Minutes November 2012
• JEYC Minutes November 2011
• JEYC Minutes October 2011
• JEYC Minutes September 2011
• JEYC Minutes March 2011