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Parents are a child’s first and best teacher. That’s why Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce) assembles resources from our experts that give parents tools to help their children thrive.

Parenting Tips & Activities

From our classroom to your home, discover early childhood resources from our experts that you can use with your little ones to make learning fun!

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Our developmentally-appropriate programs provide high-quality learning and care for our state’s youngest learners.

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What We Do

Our comprehensive approach applies our deep expertise in program, policy and research so that children, families and educators can thrive.

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Quality early childhood is one of the best ways to level the playing field. Learn why and about the impact we’re having.

For nearly 40 years, Start Early has been a champion for early learning. Learn more about what has shaped us and what moves us forward.

We bring our expertise across program, policy and research to all we do and partner with others to scale our knowledge across the country.

Strengthening early childhood organizations for positive staff, family, and child outcomes.

Resources from our experts that give parents the tools they need to help their children thrive in those critical early years.

Become a champion for early learning. Learn how you can help close the opportunity gap for our youngest learners.