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Embrace Wonder!

The earliest years are the wonder years. A time when children are curious by nature and undeterred by the unknown. That’s why an EarlystART education is distinctively different. Here, we believe that art creates equality.

For 50+ years, we’ve inspired the minds of little learners – first as United Inner City Services (UICS) – and now as EarlystART, Kansas City’s leader in early childhood education.

SEE HOW ART & CREATIVITY DRIVES OUR CURRICULUM
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The Fundamentals

Spotlight on Amazing

Our community partners go above-and-beyond to ensure families have access to everyday essentials. Here’s how 15 and The Mahomies is restoring hope at EarlystART. 

Community Partners

Live. Love. Give.

Our donors are simply the best. They care deeply, live compassionately, and give generously. Here’s how you can help. 

Ways to Give

Why Art is Smart

Experiencing the arts through the senses causes the synapses in a child’s brain to fire away. And just like that, billions of new connections are formed through arts experiences and creative expression! 
Learn about Arts@EarlystART

Early Start’s Evolution

In early 2021, our team embarked on the journey of re-imagining a UICS that reflects our evolution as an organization. We’re thrilled to share the making of EarlystART!

LEARN HOW WE EMBRACE WONDER
TUBES + TUNNELS | Tempura Paint on Craft Roll Paper | Future engineers attend EarlystART! In this art activity, students explored cardboard tubes and how art and building can come together to create an unconventional masterpiece.
FISH COLLAGE: THE WATER STUDY | Watercolor and Glue on Poster Board | Students learned about the various underwater creatures that live in the deep blue. Working collaboratively, they created an abstract collage of what they imagined fish look like underwater.
COLLABROATIVE MOSAIC | Tumbled Glass and Adhesive on Wood | Resident artist, Krista Story and our pre-K students created this exquisite piece of art by carefully placing each shape, while practicing fine motor skills and color recognition.
SPRING MURAL: SPRING STUDY | Spring Study Tempera Paint on Butcher Paper, Dry Mounted | Spring Study was created by students to conclude their project work and to summarize their learning experiences about spring in their classrooms.

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