WINGS Curriculum® and illumine Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance AI-Enabled Early Childhood Education

Dr. Bisa
Jun 6
3 min read

Partnership combines research-based curriculum expertise with innovative technology to support educators, strengthen family engagement, and improve outcomes for young children.

Ideal Early Learning, LLC, creator of the nationally recognized WINGS Curriculum®, officially announces a strategic partnership with illumine, a leading early childhood education technology platform, to deliver an integrated solution that combines high-quality curriculum with intelligent digital tools designed to support educators, administrators, and families.

This partnership brings together WINGS Curriculum's proven approach to child-centered learning and educator development with illumine's innovative technology platform, creating a seamless experience for early childhood programs seeking to improve instructional quality, streamline documentation, strengthen family engagement, and support data-informed decision-making.

"Our vision has always been to equip educators with the tools, resources, and confidence they need to help every child thrive," said Dr. Bisa Batten Lewis, Creator and Author of WINGS Curriculum® and Managing Partner of Ideal Early Learning, LLC. "This partnership allows us to extend the impact of WINGS by integrating curriculum, assessment, documentation, and communication into a comprehensive technology experience that gives educators more time to focus on what matters most—teaching, nurturing, and inspiring children."

The integrated offering will provide early learning programs with access to:

Research-based curriculum planning and instructional resources
Streamlined child observation and assessment tools
Enhanced family communication and engagement features
Data-driven insights to support continuous quality improvement
Technology solutions that reduce administrative burden for educators

As artificial intelligence continues to transform education, both organizations are committed to ensuring that technology serves as a tool to support—not replace—the expertise, relationships, and professional judgment of early childhood educators.

"At illumine, we believe technology should simplify the work of educators while helping programs deliver exceptional experiences for children and families," said Navneet Rastogi, Founder & CEO, illumine. "Our partnership with WINGS Curriculum® brings together two things every early learning program needs: a proven curriculum framework and practical tools that help educators save time, stay organized, and focus more of their energy on children.” He added, “Together, we're making it easier for programs to deliver high-quality learning experiences, engage families more effectively, and give teachers the support they deserve."

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing equity, innovation, and excellence in early childhood education while preserving the integrity of developmentally appropriate practices.

As part of the launch, WINGS Curriculum® and illumine will introduce the inaugural Early Learning Innovation Cohort, a select group of early learning programs that will receive early access to the integrated platform experience, personalized implementation support, and opportunities to help shape future innovations designed to support educators, children, and families.

Over the coming months, WINGS Curriculum® and illumine will launch joint webinars, product demonstrations, professional learning opportunities, and early adopter success stories designed to help programs maximize the benefits of the integrated solution.

About WINGS Curriculum®

WINGS Curriculum® is a comprehensive early childhood education curriculum developed by Ideal Early Learning, LLC. Designed to support the whole child while further empowering educators and engaging families, WINGS provides developmentally and culturally appropriate learning experiences that promote school readiness, social-emotional development, and lifelong success.

About illumine

illumine is AI-powered all-in-one childcare management platform trusted by more than 3,000 early childhood programs and trusted by educators across the USA and 50+ countries. Designed specifically for childcare centers, preschools, and early learning programs, illumine helps educators and administrators streamline daily operations, simplify documentation, strengthen family communication, manage admissions and tuition collection, and improve program quality - all from a single platform.