Pillars Research + Strategy

We envision a child care system where all families can access high-quality programs, early educators are rewarded and recognized for their practice, and children grow and develop through play -- and where public funding facilitates, rather than hinders, those goals. Pillars partners with early childhood organizations, advocacy groups, non-profits, and government agencies, providing strategic planning, research, and analysis support. We bring deep experience in early childhood education across research, policy, and practice to help our partners both see persistent challenges with a fresh perspective and act to address inequities. Working alongside policymakers and practitioners, we support our partners from idea to implementation, applying our expertise to the local context — all in service of creating a child care system that works.