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Early Learning

The Florida Chamber Foundation is working to build the nation’s #1 workforce.

That mission starts with achieving the strongest outcomes for our youngest learners—because a strong foundation in early learning sets the stage for success in school, work, and life.

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Resources

If we want a competitive workforce tomorrow, we must support working families and invest in early learning today. Below are some resources to help you do just that.

3rd Grade Reading Report

As Florida advances toward becoming a Top 10 global economy by 2030, a major factor in achieving this goal is ensuring Florida’s workforce possesses the essential literacy skills to meet the demands of an evolving job market.

The Florida Chamber Foundation’s report 2025 State of 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency in Florida provides a comprehensive look at statewide and county-level data trends, demographic disparities, and the direct link between early learning and workforce outcomes.

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2024-2025 Kindergarten Readiness Report

As Florida advances toward becoming a Top 10 global economy by 2030, a major factor in achieving this goal is ensuring Florida’s workforce possesses the essential literacy skills to meet the demands of an evolving job market.

The Florida Chamber Foundation’s report Florida’s 2024-2025 Kindergarten Readiness Report provides a comprehensive look at statewide and county-level data trends, demographic disparities, and the direct link between early learning and workforce outcomes.

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Early Learning Landscape Analysis (Collier County)

Lack of affordable and accessible child care is the #1 reason parents with children under 6 leave their jobs in Florida, with 281,000+ working parents departing the workforce in 2024 alone. Barriers to accessing early learning threaten families and businesses across Florida.

Improving early learning and child care access means keeping jobs filled, keeping parents in the workforce, and preparing the next generation of Florida talent for success.

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School Readiness Brief

Ensuring Florida’s working families have access to affordable, quality child care is essential to bolstering our workforce and strengthening Florida’s economy. The Florida Chamber Foundation’s policy research report, School Readiness in Florida: How We Can Close the Gaps, examines the case for State Median Income in Child Care Tuition Assistance Eligibility. This change will ensure that more Florida families can access the early childhood education they need.

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Childcare Tax Credit Guide

Lack of affordable and accessible child care is the #1 reason parents with children under 6 leave their jobs in Florida.

Florida’s child care tax credit provides businesses with the potential for significant tax savings while supporting employees’ childcare needs. This guide explains how your business can benefit and support Florida’s economy by expanding access to quality child care:

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Untapped Potential Report

Each year in Florida, nearly $5.4 billion dollars in economic value is lost due to working parents having to be away from their jobs while caring for children under the age of six. Through the release of the Untapped Potential in FL report, the Florida Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the National Chamber Foundation, is bringing light to the impact Florida’s childcare crisis has on early learning, workforce productivity, and our economy.

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The State of Early Learning In Florida

Explore county-level breakdowns of early learning.

Begin by selecting a county from the map of Florida.

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Turn insight into action by partnering with the Florida Talent Center.

Join the Leaders Making Florida the #1 State in Early Learning Outcomes

Our Early Learning Advisory Board is made up of business, education, and community leaders who are committed to making Florida the national model for early learning outcomes.

These champions are shaping bold solutions, turning analysis into action, and driving systems-change that ensures every child, in every zip code, has the opportunity to succeed.

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From Cradle to Career: Explore the State of Talent in Florida

K-12

Ensuring K-12 learners have the foundational skills needed to choose their post-graduation path.

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Postsecondary

Metrics that matter for educators and businesses to strategically plan partnerships and pipelines.

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Workforce

Shining light on populations actively seeking pathways to enter and grow within Florida’s workforce.

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Resources

Equipping leaders with insights and strategies to strengthen Florida’s workforce.

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Share your promising practice.

Across Florida, local leaders like you are proving that bold action leads to measurable results.

Promising Practices showcase successful models from cradle to career—early learning, K-12 education, workforce readiness, and postsecondary success—all aimed at improving outcomes for students and building America’s best workforce. Are you driving results for students or working families in Florida? If you’re leading or know of an initiative that’s improving outcomes for students or strengthening Florida’s workforce, we want to hear from you.

Bring the Conversation to Your Community

Looking to spark action around Florida’s 2030 Blueprint talent and education goals?

Our team is ready to join your conference, board meeting, or event to share data-driven insights, inspiring success stories, and actionable strategies.

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Strategically Plan Your Talent Pipeline

Understand the real-time employment and education trends impacting your workforce and hiring.

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