Early Learning Ventures Alliances (ELV Alliances) offer a market oriented solution that incorporates parent involvement, and has measurable impact. By participating in an ELV Alliance, early care and education businesses become stronger, more accountable, financially sound and efficient, and better equipped to offer affordable high-quality services for children and their families.

Science tells us ensuring that all children ages birth to five have access to high-quality early care and education will lead to individual and societal dividends of incalculable measure. The facts cannot be ignored, a solution cannot be delayed. Every day the window of opportunity closes for our children -- future doctors, presidents, and teachers are depending on you to be their voice. It is time for the ECE industry to act upon a substantial and growing body of research and build strong, community-based networks that will truly improve learning and behavior; academic achievement, economic productivity, and successful parenting of the next generation.

Return on Investment

Leverage is a significant component to the Early Learning Ventures initiative’s strategies; leveraging existing human capital to provide technical assistance and reduce overhead costs; leveraging intellectual capital to effect systems change; and leveraging financial capital to a sector previously ignored. The David and Laura Merage Foundation has already made a substantial financial commitment to provide the seed funding for developing the Alliance model and fostering information technology and business tool innovations. This is a unique opportunity for philanthropic investors to have an impact on early childhood education, workforce development, and the long-term economic health of the community.

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