About
90% of a child’s brain develops by age 5. Without proper and equitable early learning, achievement and economic gaps widen.
Think Small’s purpose is to close those gaps by getting every child kindergarten-ready. We are a comprehensive resource for early learning; we empower child care providers, educators, and families through connections, training, coaching, and financial support. We also educate and influence policy makers.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Think Small’s mission is to advance quality care and education of children in their crucial early years.
Vision
We envision a time when economic and achievement gaps are closed and every child is ready for kindergarten, ultimately realizing their full potential.
History
In 1971, no one imagined that a community’s first, simple steps to help working moms would decades later grow into a leading voice for children.
But that’s how we started.
Theory of Change
To support the full potential of every child, Think Small is committed to championing policies and practices of equity that foster a just, inclusive, and equitable care and education system for all children in their crucial early years.
Strategic Plan
If children have access to quality child care with sufficient dosage they will be ready for kindergarten. We stand on the result of being ready for kindergarten.
Think Small’s contribution is to ensure quality early care and education is available and accessible
The population goal that we’re looking to meet in strategic plan, which was set by the Board of Directors, is to ensure that all children are ready for kindergarten. And for us then that means a particular focus on those children that are in the opportunity gaps, or what some call the achievement gap. A good descriptor of that is income. You can fall into such a gap for other reasons, but a large percentage of children from low income families, will be at a much higher risk of falling into opportunity gaps. For us, that’s exactly the work that we’re trying to do, and where we focus our efforts.
Leadership Team
Board of Directors
Fiscal Reports
Annual Reports
2023
2021
2015 – 2020