Welcome to Emerging Practices
Exploring what’s next in Early Care and Education.
At Emerging Practices, we bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a sharp focus on innovation to support and strengthen the child care field.
Our Expertise
At Emerging Practices, we bring over 25 years of experience in Early Care and Education, with a passionate focus on uncovering and advancing the next generation of solutions. We specialize in child care operations, business strategy, emerging technology, and provider support—committed to what’s possible, not just what’s familiar—because if we want different results, we have to do things differently. By connecting providers, policymakers, and business leaders, we help shape innovative programs that drive lasting, systemic change. With deep expertise in nonprofit management, regulatory systems, policy development, and data analysis, we’re committed to stabilizing and transforming the child care industry with precision, curiosity, and purpose.
Our Services
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With a focus on how technology impacts child care providers, our clients trust us to help them implement solutions that will result in streamlining and automation, as well as enhanced data visibility for stakeholders.
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From concept to execution, we design and scale innovative programs that transform the ECE sector.
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We optimize child care operations with proven strategies, ensuring efficiency and quality for providers and families.
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We harness data to uncover insights and inform decisions, strengthening child care systems with precision and purpose.
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Our expertise in policy and advocacy bridges gaps between private sector and government stakeholders, building relationships and driving meaningful industry advancements.
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We design solutions to meet employer-sponsored child care needs, enhancing workforce support and family well-being.
Mia Pritts, Founder & Principal Consultant
Mia has dedicated over 25 years to Early Care and Education (ECE), gaining extensive expertise in child care operations, business strategy, partnership development, and provider support. With 12+ years working directly in center- and home-based programs, followed by nearly 14 years of leadership roles at Early Learning Ventures and Wonderschool, she has helped develop, test, and scale tools and services for child care providers.
Mia has played a key role in launching statewide and national initiatives, including employer-sponsored child care, shared services models, and technology platforms that strengthen the ECE sector. As an early childhood consultant for the past several years, Mia collaborates with diverse clients including Opportunities Exchange and the National Association for Family Child Care, organizations launching new child care programs, and a variety of other groups. Her experience spans nonprofit and funding organizations, regulatory agencies, policy and advocacy work, and data analysis. Since 2021, she has served as an Advisory Board member for the Psychology and Child Development Department at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
Passionate about stabilizing and elevating the child care industry, Mia champions home-based care as a vital solution to the ongoing child care crisis. She excels at bridging the gap between providers, policymakers, and business leaders to drive meaningful progress in the field. Mia holds a BS in Family and Community Services and Early Childhood Education from Michigan State University and an MA in Educational Psychology with an Educational Assessment focus from the University of Colorado at Denver. Outside of work Mia enjoys adventures with her two elementary-aged children and husband, being outside as much as possible, and volunteering within her home community.
