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2024 Year in Review: Empowering Families to Thrive

We are grateful for the unwavering support of our donors, partners and community members. Together, we’ve expanded access to quality early learning, developed transformative innovations and strengthened policies that create brighter futures for families and children.

Diana Rauner December 2, 2024
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We are excited to share the Start Early 2024 Year in Review, celebrating a year of growth, innovation and transformative milestones during the last fiscal year (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024).

At Start Early, we strive to ensure that every child has equitable access to high-quality early learning opportunities. This year, we expanded our reach to underserved communities, opening new programs in Lake County, Illinois – a diverse region with significant unmet needs – while advancing initiatives that help families thrive nationwide.

2024 Year in Review: Empowering Families to Thrive

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From our roots in Chicago’s South Side and rural Illinois, we now influence early childhood programs and policies across all 50 states. Our commitment to creating a sustainable early learning system drives lasting positive outcomes for children, families and generations to come.

With the support of our donors and partners, we continue to lead the way in transforming early learning into a public good—accessible, equitable and locally tailored so that every child has an opportunity to reach their full potential.

Thank you for your dedication to our mission. With your partnership, we’ve deepened our impact, building a brighter future for America’s youngest learners. Together, we are stronger, and together, we transform lives.

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Diana Rauner

President

Diana Rauner, Ph.D., is president of Start Early, a national nonprofit with over 40 years of experience advancing quality early learning and care to help close the opportunity gap.

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