Learning to read is one of the most critical and powerful achievements in life. Ensuring that all young children reach their potential in literacy development is the shared responsibility of many, though as emphasis is placed on establishing literacy leaders in many schools, literacy coaches and classroom teachers are being looked upon as having the primary responsibility. As a result, there is an unprecedented opportunity for literacy coaches and early childhood educators to become powerful partners who work collaboratively to meet the needs of academically diverse young children. From the onset, literacy coaches and classroom teachers must share a common belief system regarding developmentally appropriate practice. As this belief system is established, early childhood educators must be aware of the roles and responsibilities of literacy coaches so they can effectively communicate their instructional needs to their literacy coach. Additionally, literacy coaches must make themselves accessible to early childhood educators, with emphasis on flexibility in regard to meeting the needs of the teachers with whom they work. Ultimately, there are endless opportunities for powerful partnerships between literacy coaches and early childhood educators when the focus is on improving student achievement in developmentally appropriate ways.