Impulse control, persistence, attentiveness, independence, sociability and early literacy—quality early childhood programs provide children with the foundational skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Learn More

Brains are built and grow through touch, talk, sight and sound. Investing in early childhood education from birth to age five is the most effective time to lay the foundation for success in school, career and life. Learn More

The achievement gap opens long before children get to kindergarten. Instead of costly and marginally successful programs later in life, quality early childhood education helps prevent the achievement gap by building the cognitive and social skills necessary for school readiness. Learn More

Investing in early childhood creates upward mobility through opportunity. Quality programs more than pay for themselves through better outcomes in education, health, sociability, economic productivity and reduced social spending. Learn More

Children who receive quality early childhood education are more likely to do well in school, earn higher wages, live healthier lives, raise stronger families and contribute to society. Learn More