STAY CONNECTED DONATE Early Childhood Research From language development to overall health, research consistently finds what happens in a child’s earliest years is most important for healthy development, growth and long-term well-being. The Abecedarian Project HighScope Perry Preschool Early Head Start Research & Evaluation The Abecedarian Project The Abecedarian Project demonstrated that young children who receive high-quality early education from infancy to age 5 do better in reading and math and are more likely to stay in school longer, graduate from high school, and attend a four-year college. Learn More ABOUT US Why Early Childhood Our Impact Our Blog & Featured News Careers WHERE WE WORK National Reach Illinois Washington State WHAT WE DO Our Approach Early Learning Programs Professional Development Research Policy & Advocacy Innovation Lab Connecting Communities RESOURCE HUBS For Professionals For Families GET INVOLVED Ways to Give Action Center 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60603 312-922-3863 PRIVACY POLICY DONOR PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE FINANCIALS CONTACT US ©2021 Start Early. All rights reserved. Start Early is a 501(c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 36-3186328. Site by Briteweb

STAY CONNECTED DONATE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL HOME RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES START EARLY PROGRAMS IN ILLINOIS Programs in Illinois Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce) provides early childhood programs in Illinois that support each aspect of a child’s development, starting before birth through age 5. Jump to... ABOUT US Why Early Childhood Our Impact Our Blog & Featured News Careers WHERE WE WORK National Reach Illinois Washington State WHAT WE DO Our Approach Early Learning Programs Professional Development Research Policy & Advocacy Innovation Lab Connecting Communities RESOURCE HUBS For Professionals For Families GET INVOLVED Ways to Give Action Center 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60603 312-922-3863 PRIVACY POLICY DONOR PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE FINANCIALS CONTACT US ©2021 Start Early. All rights reserved. Start Early is a 501(c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 36-3186328. Site by Briteweb