12/12/2025
Shout out to our partners, Educare Chicago, who helped put together such a thoughtful, wonderful event! We are so proud of you all and look forward to the next 25 years of innovation, positive impact and quality care for our children and families!
25 Years of Transforming Lives Through Early Education 🎓
A quarter century ago, Educare Chicago, a program of Start Early, opened with a powerful promise: every child deserves access to quality early learning, regardless of their background or ZIP code.
From one school on Chicago's South Side, we've grown into a national network of 25 schools (with 27 on the way!), serving more than 4,000 children and families annually in communities that need us most.
Last month, we gathered with nearly 300 people in person at the University of Chicago and virtually to celebrate this incredible journey at our 25th Anniversary Symposium. It was a day of wisdom, joy, and reflection on how far we've come and where we're headed.
The Educare Network, developed by Start Early in partnership with leading early childhood organizations, continues the model of excellence that started right here in Chicago. Here's to 25 years of impact and to the many more ahead! 💜
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KxcSxY
