Zero to Five Missoula is an early childhood coalition, fostering a multi-sector, systems level approach to kindergarten readiness for all children in Missoula County. From birth to age 5, a child's brain develops more, and more rapidly, than at any other time of life.
Our work is grounded in data gathered through the Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA), which analyzes the social, emotional and academic skills of incoming kindergartners and their families life experiences to determine what children and families in Missoula County need, in order to increase the number of children who arrive at school ready to learn and thrive. The latest KEA results can be found here.
We use that data and information gathered through our work groups and collaborations to increase access to high quality early care & education, support families, and increase the collaboration between early care & K-12 education. Since our inception in 2018 we have launched:
As a part of our collaborative approach we are also members of the statewide Montana Early Childhood Coalition and the Montana Early Childhood Network.
To request a presentation or to learn more about Zero to Five, reach out to Gabe at gabe@missoulaunitedway.org!
Thanks to the generous support of:
