Minn-LInK/CEED Data Partnership Feasibility Study, November 2011  The purpose of the study is to track the progress of children in MELF funded programs as they age to see if their participation in quality early care and education programming affects their success in school during the elementary, and potentially, the middle and high school years.
Parental Preferences and Reasons for Choosing Licensed Early Care and Education, October 2011  The findings presented are from surveys with 869 parents who participated in MELF-associated initiatives and whose children used licensed early childhood education at least part time.
MELF Kindergarten Follow Up, May 2011  This report follows children who participated in MELF-funded early care and education programs upon entry to kindergarten the fall of 2009.
Timing of Early Childhood Education: Is there an optimal time to intervene in a young child's life to improve readiness for school? June 2011  
Final Evaluation: Lessons Learned from the MELF Community Grants, December 2009  The report provides evaluation results for the MELF-funded community grants, including insights and experiences learned from children, families and programs and offers recommendations in framing a systems view of the early learning supports available and necessary for low-income families and families facing other challenges.