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The Buffett Early Childhood Institute is dedicated to improving the development and learning of children from birth through age 8 through research, practice, policy, and outreach. We partner with colleagues across the University of Nebraska, the state, and the nation to ensure that all children and families have access to the quality early learning experiences they need to grow and thrive.

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13%

is the average annual return on investments for high-quality, birth-to-5 education

0-8

are the years when the brain is developing most rapidly

28%

is the national child care gap