Zero to Three

ZERO TO THREE is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the first three years of life. Founded in 1977 as the National Center for Clinical Infant Programs, the organization has grown to over 200 employees. Its mission is to ensure all infants and toddlers have good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences.

The organization operates through three primary channels: professional practice, policy advocacy, and public education. It provides training and resources for early childhood educators and clinicians, while its nonpartisan Policy Center works with policymakers on issues like child care access and family supports. Additionally, it conducts national polls and publishes the State of Babies Yearbook to track the well-being of infants in America.

As a recognized national voice in early childhood development, ZERO TO THREE informs and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents. Its role as a research-based resource makes it a key entity for innovations aimed at improving early childhood health and development outcomes.