Become an Advocate
Use your voice to support preschool access for all.
Advocacy: Use Your Voice for Cleveland’s Youngest Learners
Access to high-quality preschool is the vital start of a lifelong love of learning and success in school and in life. Through advocacy leadership and coordination, PRE4CLE elevates early childhood policy and funding issues that shape the future of preschool in Cleveland.
PRE4CLE uplifts the community’s voice so that decisions affecting preschoolers and their families reflect the needs of those closest to the work.
When community members speak up, policymakers pay attention.
Our Legislative Priorities
Expand Access to Affordable Early Care and Education Programs
Raise income eligibility for Publicly Funded Child Care to at least 200% of the federal poverty level, expand resources and full-day seats in the Ohio Preschool Program, and grow employer investment through the Ohio Early Care and Education Business Partnership, a shared priority with our partners at Early Matters NEO.
Improve Kindergarten Readiness
Maintain and strengthen Ohio's investment in Step Up To Quality, expand services that support children's developmental well-being, and invest in safe, healthy early learning facilities.
Strengthen and Support the Early Childhood Workforce
Increase compensation and benefits for early childhood educators, expand access to affordable child care for their own families, and create clear career pathways that recruit, develop, and retain talented educators.
How to Advocate
A simple path to meaningful impact.
Know Who to Contact
We’ll help you identify the right decision-makers at the city and state level and explain why their role matters.
Use Your Voice
Send an email, make a call, attend a meeting, or share information within your network. We provide scripts and talking points to make it simple.
Stay Engaged
Policy change takes persistence. Continue receiving updates and take action as new opportunities arise.
A New Chapter for Ohio’s Youngest Learners
The votes are counted, and PRE4CLE congratulates every candidate elected to serve Ohio and our nation! We also thank the voters, volunteers, and poll workers who made this election possible.
This election brings new leadership to the Governor’s office and a new majority in Congress. Transitions create real opportunity. In the weeks ahead, Governor-elect Acton will build a team and a first state budget, and new congressional leaders will set priorities for federal investment in children and families. PRE4CLE stands ready to serve as a resource to the incoming administration, the Ohio General Assembly, and every member of Ohio’s congressional delegation.
Stay informed and ready to act.
Our Advocate Newsletter provides timely updates on legislation, budget priorities, and emerging opportunities to support Cleveland’s youngest learners. Advocacy doesn’t require special expertise, just a commitment to helping Cleveland’s children succeed.
What does advocacy look like?
Building Momentum for Child Care Advocacy Across Northeast Ohio
PRE4CLE and Early Matters Northeast Ohio are building a coalition of employers and business leaders to advocate for accessible, high-quality child care as a workforce and economic development priority.