Early Childhood
Early Childhood
Birth to five. The most important years — and the ones where investment pays off the most. Pre-K, developmental screening, and parent support.
Organizations
186
The journeyLearn → Engage → Connect → Act
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Across Houston — from your block to the whole city. Find nearby places, resources, events, and neighbors building community close to home.
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What's happening.
Who’s doing the work
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1 thing in this ecosystem
11,270 (68%)
Population over 25 years old
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)
3,318
Did not graduate high school or GED
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)
3,515
High school graduate or GED
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)
1,687
Some college, no degree
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)
739
Associate's degree
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)
2,011
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University) (ACS/Census-derived where applicable)