Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
ELCMC offers free information and referral for anyone seeking a quality child care setting in Marion County
Parent Education
Family support and parent education involve the nurturing and protection of children by encouraging, educating and providing resources for the adults who are responsible for children’s care.
What is the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County?
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County's Inclusion Specialist is able to connect families and providers with local resources and help ensure the child is in the least restrictive, and most appropriate environment. The Coalition makes available services to child care providers to enhance...
What is the Early Learning Coalition?
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County offers a variety of programs to help with early detection of physical or learning challenges in a child's life. If any concerns are found, we promote understanding between parents and providers of the condition and propose a course of action to best address...
How old do you have to be to get school readiness funding?
Children are eligible from birth through 12 years of age. If you and your family meet the below eligibility criteria, you may qualify for child care...
Child Care Resource And Referral (CCR&R)
CCR&R is the ‘front door’ to all our programs and services, as well as the gateway to early learning resources and other community services information. Free of charge and accessible by phone, e-mail, or website to the families of Palm Beach County.
School Readiness (SR)
The School Readiness program is for children within low-income families, preparing them to start kindergarten ready to learn. Throughout Florida, the program serves families with children ranging in age from birth to five years-old.
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
The VPK program is a free prekindergarten program for 4-year-olds who reside in Florida and were born on or before Sept.
Children's Services Council (CSC) Scholarship
CSC Scholarships were created to provide stability and continuity of care for at-risk children who are no longer eligible for state funding – locally prioritizing services for each family unit as a whole.
Early Head Start (EHS)
The EHS program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services for 150 children (birth to 3 years-old) and their families in the areas of highest need in Palm Beach County.
Screening and Assessment
Our free developmental screenings and assessment programs within Palm Beach County provide families an opportunity to ensure their child’s development is healthy. Through screening and assessment, providers and families can find the necessary tools and activities to support each child in meeting age-appropriate milestones.
Inclusion and Early Intervention
Echoing our belief that all children deserve quality care and education, we support our providers as they work to deliver early intervention and inclusion for children with special needs in all early childhood environments throughout Palm Beach County.
