Who We Are
Start Early is a champion for early learning and care from a child’s very first moments, so every child has the opportunity to thrive in school and life.
What Shapes Us
Our desire to close the opportunity gap and create more equitable experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do. Learn more about the mission, vision and values that drive us.
Our Leadership
Our leadership team and Board of Directors are champions for early learning and bring a diverse range of experience and backgrounds together to ensure we’re taking an innovative and thoughtful approach to our work. Get to know our team.
Our Partners
Our Supporters
Since our founding in 1982 as a public-private partnership, Start Early has always believed we have greater impact when we come together — across sectors, across disciplines and across communities.
Start Early honors its donors who have committed to multi-year and single-time gifts made in Fiscal Year 2023.
Our Partners
Connecting Communities
We bring community efforts and national networks together to foster innovation and create a stronger early childhood movement.
Take Action
Raise your voice and encourage lawmakers to prioritize early learning and care at the local, state and federal level.
Support Our Work
Together, when we start early, we can close the opportunity gap and ensure every child has a chance to reach their full potential.
What We Do
Our comprehensive approach applies our deep expertise in program, policy and research so that children, families and educators can thrive.
