Start Early advances quality early learning for families with children, before birth through their earliest years, to close the opportunity gap.Early childhood charity, Start Early, creates equitable early learning experiences for children living in under-resourced communities.

Core values

- **Addresses Societal Needs**: The organization focuses on providing equitable access to quality early learning for children in under-resourced communities, addressing the opportunity gap that is measurable as early as 9 months of age[1][5].
- **Improves Quality of Life**: Investments in early childhood education lead to better outcomes in education, health, employment, and social behavior, with a 13% annual return on investment[1][5].
- **Promotes Positive Change**: The partnership with ACSES aims to create more equitable classrooms and education systems, supporting diverse learners and reducing unfair discipline practices[2].
- **Contributes to Community Well-being**: Quality early learning programs help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty, improve education outcomes, economic productivity, health, and reduce crime[5].