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Illinois Just Made Big Early Childhood Investments. But Services Like Daycare and Preschool are Nearly Impossible for Many Families to Access.

We know this from neuroscience and from brain development that the better start we can give children, the better the outcomes for children. For many in early childhood, it’s refreshing to see the state begin to take it seriously.

Birth to Five Illinois Opens New Headquarters

“This community has a great early childhood support system … there’s always room for improvements.”

Birth To Five Illinois Early Education Initiative Opens Headquarters In Loves Park

An effort is underway in Boone and Winnebago counties to study the strengths and shortcomings of early education here in order to build a more equitable and accessible system.