Preschool for all: High-quality early education for all of Illinois’ children

The Illinois Early Learning Council is committed to ensuring that all Illinois children are safe, healthy, eager to learn, and ready to succeed by the time they enter school. The Council's goal is to meet the early learning needs of all children from birth to age five and their families by establishing a high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive statewide early learning system. The Council guides collaborative efforts to coordinate, improve, and expand existing early childhood programs and services, including making use of existing reports, research, and planning efforts. This report outlines Council recommendations for creating and implementing universal preschool in Illinois.