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Beyond Early Initiatives
At Beyond Early Initiatives, we are committed to creating a world where communities are empowered to encircle primary caregivers, establishing an ecosystem for parents and educators to receive the guidance and support they need and make informed decisions for the healthy development of young children.
As a mission-driven consulting agency, we focus on transforming the early care and learning system. Our work is grounded in evidence-based care practices and brain development research to deliver impactful services that prioritize children’s development, caregiver well-being, and quality care. By equipping primary caregivers and early childhood educators with the tools to nurture meaningful early experiences, we strive to ensure every child has a healthy start— supported by the relationships and communities that shape their growth.
Meet Jamesetta
Jamesetta Ross Diggs is a passionate Early Childhood Professional and Certified Parent Coach with over 14 years of experience serving young children, families, educators, and diverse communities. Her career extends across multiple roles, reflecting her deep commitment to nurturing children’s development and strengthening the systems that support them.
Jamesetta’s work includes her contributions to developing Liberia’s Early Childhood training framework, which has had a significant impact on the country’s Early Childhood workforce. She is also the founder of Beyond Early Initiatives LLC (BEI) and the creator of the Early Connections Parent-Child Interaction Series. Her work empowers primary caregivers to balance work-care life and be informed decision-makers while providing quality care for young children to thrive.
Jamesetta’s leadership in the field continues to drive meaningful change in Early Childhood education and family support systems.
The nature of work
Our Approach
Informed-Care
Ensures that parents and educators are informed and empowered to make decisions regarding quality care for themselves and their children.
Strength-Based
Strengthens the knowledge base on child development, quality care, and early relational health within care networks and beyond, driving change and encouraging decision-makers to invest in the most critical periods of a person’s life.
Culturally-Responsive
Closes information and cultural awareness gaps to better support families and early care communities navigating parental stress, child development, mental wellness, and trauma-informed care
Uplifting
Reaches beyond conventional early care contexts to embrace caregivers and educators where they are, with compassion and support as they invest in the future of our society
The essence of our work