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Our mission is to lead, inspire, and deliver early childhood education that supports all of our young children and families in reaching their full potential. Early Learning MATTERS 90% of Brain Growth Happens Before Kindergarten It keeps growing to about 80% of adult size by age 3 and 90% – nearly full grown – by age 5.
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Let’s start at the very first stage of life. Quality early childhood development provided by families and caregivers ensures that children enter school prepared for learning. Early experiences play a crucial role in shaping future learning, behavior, and overall health.