1. All New Jersey’s infants and young children are provided with nurturing, safe, healthy,
quality early learning environments so they will be eager to learn and ready to succeed in
school.
2. As the primary caregivers and teachers of their children, parents will have access to
opportunities that effectively and appropriately support this crucial nurturing relationship.
3. Resources for the early care and learning system in New Jersey will be sufficient and
efficiently utilized to provide all infants and young children with optimal learning
experiences.
4. The professional development infrastructure is coordinated, accessible and ensures that the
early childhood workforce is appropriately compensated, adequately supported and well prepared
to work with all children.
5. A comprehensive, coordinated system of policies and programs meets the diverse early care and
learning needs of infants and young children.
6. All sectors of the state, including families, caregivers, elected officials, business and
community leaders, policy makers, and educators join together as partners to promote an early
learning climate that ensures that all our children grow up to be responsible, healthy,
productive citizens of New Jersey.
