Dear John,

It's been a challenging year for early childhood programs nationwide.

Yet through it all, Start Early has continued to champion a powerful truth: when we invest in the first five years of a child’s life, we can change the trajectory of their futures and our communities.

Every moment matters for our nation's littlest learners as their developing brains form over one million neural connections every second, building the foundation for all future learning and success.

Thanks to supporters like you, we've made remarkable progress this year in ensuring all children—regardless of circumstances—receive the quality early experiences they deserve.

Our Impact by the Numbers

Direct Services That Transform Lives
Start Early directly served 4,073 children through our Head Start and Home Visiting & Doula Network programs, providing critical support during their most formative years.

Supporting Early Childhood Professionals

We provided 16,782 early childhood professionals across all 50 states with specialized training, evidence-based practices, and expert coaching, ultimately improving learning experiences for nearly 80

0,000 children nationwide.

Policy Influence That Reaches Millions
In a challenging policy environment, Start Early helped secure $534 million in new funding and influenced 40 policy changes that will help over 4 million children.

You can read the full story of the impact we’ve made together for our nation’s littlest learners in our 2025 Year in Review.

Thank you for your support at such a critical moment for our nation’s children.

Start Early

Start Early helps our nation’s littlest learners reach their full potential by supporting quality learning experiences during the most crucial period of brain development—from pregnancy through age five.

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