For over four decades, Start Early has championed early learning and care, so every child has the opportunity to thrive in school and life.
Our core values lay the foundation for our identity and the way we do our work. They reflect our ongoing commitment to instilling a culture that makes Start Early a great place to work and supports our role as a catalyst for change.
We create a culture where everyone can contribute to and deliver on our mission.
We value the unique experiences and expertise each person brings to our collective work and seek opportunities to uplift and support each other.
We approach our work with a sense of curiosity and possibility, practicing self-reflection and harnessing constructive feedback from others to improve our work.
We partner with other organizations, experts and field colleagues, leveraging each other’s strengths in order to maximize our collective impact.
We honor and respect the unique identities, qualities and perspectives of the people who make up the early childhood education and care field, embracing diverse perspectives to drive change.
We hire best-in-class staff representing expertise across all disciplines and ground our decision-making in data, embracing continuous improvement in order to produce stronger outcomes for all.
Early childhood interventions can break the cycle of poverty for multiple generations.
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 2025.
Raise your voice and encourage lawmakers to prioritize early learning and care at the local, state and federal level.
Together, when we start early, we can close the opportunity gap and ensure every child has a chance to reach their full potential.
Our comprehensive approach applies our deep expertise in program, policy and research so that children, families and educators can thrive.