In 2000, Start Early developed the first Educare school to serve the children and families rebuilding their community after the demolition of the Robert Taylor Homes, one of the largest public housing developments in Chicago.
Since then, we’ve partnered with Buffett Early Childhood Fund and leading like-minded early childhood program organizations in developing a nationwide network of 25 birth-to-five schools over the past two decades.
The Educare model integrates research, practice and policy to innovate, evaluate and share best practices to transform the lives of young children and positively impact the broader early childhood field. Educare incorporates everything science says children need to thrive, using data and research to drive continuous learning of teachers, staff and program improvement.
Each year, Educare schools serve more than 4,000 infants and toddlers, providing quality early care and education experiences that enrich and empower the entire family.
We are proud to be part of the Network through Educare Chicago and our soon-to-be Educare in Lake County, Illinois.
