Early Learning Matters

Over the last few years, we’ve made a lot of progress through early learning projects like Head Start and Baby University — but we need to do more. When we can give their kids affordable, safe, and healthy places to learn, we’re helping their entire family.

At our State of the City address this year, I set a community goal to create 1,000 additional high quality early learning spots in our city. We’ll achieve this by:

• initiating new programs and expanding services through existing child care partners
• providing more training — and more compensation — for childcare providers who want to grow in their careers
• advocating at the state and federal levels for the reforms that create stronger systems that support all of Tennessee’s families