Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce of Prevention) is a nonprofit public-private partnership advancing quality early learning and care for families with children, before birth through their earliest years, to help close the opportunity gap. For nearly 40 years, Start Early has delivered best-in-class doula, home visiting and Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Bringing expertise in program delivery, research and evaluation, professional development and policy and advocacy, Start Early works in partnership with communities and other experts to drive systemic change so that millions more children, families and educators can thrive. Learn more at StartEarly.org.
| Website | http://www.startearly.org |
| Revenue | $45.7 million |
| Employees | 459 (255 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Address | 1 N Dearborn St Suite 700, Chicago, Illinois 60602, US |
| Phone | +1 312-922-3863 |
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| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Keywords | Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, Early Learning, Child Development Programs, Early Childhood Advocacy, Child Care, Family Support, Early Intervention, Quality Childcare, Preschool, Parenting Resources, Infant Care, Toddler Care, Educational Programs, Childcare Services, Opportunity Gap, Child Well Being, Nonprofit |
| Competitors | ZERO TO THREE, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Fred Rogers Productions, Child Care Aware of America, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), First Five Years Fund, Teaching Strategies, Bright Horizons +35 more (view full list) |
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Start Early Questions
The Start Early annual revenue was $45.7 million in 2026.
Diana Rauner is the President of Start Early.
255 people are employed at Start Early.
Start Early is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Top Start Early Employees
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Diana Rauner
President at Start Early
Chicago, IL, US25+ -
Michael Hoffman
Chief Operating Officer at Start Early
Chicago, IL, US25+ -
Celena Sarillo
President at Start Early
Chicago, IL, US24 -
Johanna Vetter
Chief Marketing Officer at Start Early
Kenilworth, IL, US25+ -
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Renee Wheeler
Vice President, People and Culture at Start Early
Chicago, IL, US15+ -
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Danielle Rubin
Managing Director of Marketing at Start Early
Minneapolis, MN, US25+ -
Aisha Turner
Chief Development Officer at Start Early
Austin, TX, US22 -
Yvette Sanchez Fuentes
Vice President, National Policy at Start Early
Washington, DC, US22
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