Get kids started on the right foot

Early Childhood Success

When we can get kids off to a good start, it allows them to build up a head of steam so that successes later in life can come easier. This is accomplished by focusing on parents having access to quality childcare, engaging parents and caregivers community wide, and getting preschoolers ready to win at kindergarten. Explore more below, or join the fight now.

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Kids grow best in nurturing environments

We can prepare kids for success just by providing the tools, knowledge, and resources for families to create environments for their kids to thrive. Learn more and see if it's something you can get behind.

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CREATING THE IMPACT.

PREPARED 6,300 CHILDREN TO ENTER SCHOOL READY TO LEARN

PREPARED 6,300 CHILDREN TO ENTER SCHOOL READY TO LEARN

7% INCREASE OF CHILDREN PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH READY FOR K ALLIANCE

CHILDREN IN METRO UNITED WAY’S EXCELLENCE ACADEMIES ARE 2X MORE LIKELY TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN PREPARED.

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