Municipal Roadmap to Early Childhood Success

Considering Children at Every Turn

Investing in young children from prenatal to age 8 (PN8), especially the crucial prenatal-to-three (PN3) period, is essential for building strong, resilient communities. The earliest years of brain development lay the foundation for all future learning, health, and success.

As a municipal leader, you play a critical role in shaping environments where young children, especially infants and toddlers from the prenatal stage through age three, their families and the early childhood workforce can flourish. You often face competing priorities across agencies and programs, often having to make tough decisions on where and how to invest during challenging political and budget climates.