Think Small created this storytelling platform to allow child care providers, families, and partners a space to share their early care and education experiences so that we can learn and grow from one another. We will use these stories to inform, to inspire, and to catalyze change. Sharing a “real” early learning experience with a legislator, educator, or member of the public may motivate them to more effectively make a difference.

Eliminating opportunity gaps and preparing children for kindergarten is a big job and we are well aware that our partners play a significant role in this effort. We hope this storytelling platform will allow us to organize support for change, create solutions, and work together to have a more meaningful impact.

At Think Small, our mission is to advance quality care and education for children in their crucial early years. We stand on the result of children being ready for kindergarten. Think Small’s contribution is to ensure high-quality early care and education is available and accessible.

Think Small commits to doing this by championing policies and practices of equity that empower a just, inclusive, and equitable care and education system for children in their crucial early years. Our results-based accountability framework allows us to align our strategic plan to this work and to the work of others.

Learn more about Think Small’s policy and advocacy work.