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 Early Childhood Success
Quality early experiences for young children birth to age five pay dividends well into the future by reducing crime, improving school and employment success, and creating stronger families. Municipal leaders can strengthen early care and education by:
- Assessing community needs and preparing strategies to help children enter school ready to learn;
- Engaging key stakeholders and using their "bully pulpit" to make early childhood a priority;
- Expanding parents' access to the information and supports they need;
- Promoting child health and safety through public outreach and education campaigns;
- Addressing barriers to childcare access and providing incentives for new early childhood programs;
- Ensuring that more early childhood initiatives provide high-quality developmental programs; and
- Leveraging funding for local early childhood initiatives.
Programs & Services
Publications & Resources - Includes downloadable publications, audioconference transcripts, and other resources related to early childhood development.
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For More Information
Contact Tonja Rucker, Senior Program Associate, at 202-626-3004 or rucker@nlc.org.
The Institute's work on early childhood success is supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Freddie Mac Foundation.
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