Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Florida
GOOD BEGINNINGS = GREAT ENDINGS!
The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County is dedicated to providing children and families in our community with access to quality early learning programs that nurture their learning potential and prepare them for their educational success. It is our mission to provide leadership and foster partnerships to optimize a quality early learning environment for our children through child care, voluntary pre-kindergarten and parent education.
Please explore our website to learn more about the programs and resources we offer. Feel free to Contact Us with any questions.
Sherry Gingras, F.O.E. Auxiliary, presents a check for $200 to Sandi Norsworthy, V.P. of Friends of the Forest Public Library for the Success By 6 PJ's project
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
NEW video on early childhood development - "Brain Hero"
NEW Free Tax Preparation Certificate
NEW Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters
Online eligibility re-determination for parents receiving school readiness services (this is not the school readiness/subsidized childcare waitlist)
Letter to parents receiving school readiness services 11.9.11
To register your child for VPK, call the Coalition at 352-369-2315 or toll-free 1-877-399-2315
Child care provider search for Marion County
Access school readiness waitlist and VPK application
Choosing Quality Childcare Checklist
2012 Early Childhood Conference
2011 Standards for four-year-olds
Florida Standards for Quality Afterschool Programs
Quality Self-Assessment & Improvement Guide
Florida Core Competencies for After School Practioners
Reimbursement Reclaim/Blank Roll Form
2011-2012 Professional Development Trainings
Provider Documents for Contracted Businesses
To pay for a Coalition training via PayPal, click here
Health & Safety Monitoring Tool
Child Care Provider Safety Checklist
Due to the unavailability of cribs, the cribs classes are not being scheduled at this time
NEW American Academy of Pediatrics Infant Safe Sleeping Environments Recommendations
Promote safe sleep images in advertising
Active Parenting classes - register today!
January Calendar - parent & child activities for the entire month!
Success By 6 January Newsletter
Parenting Tips from Born Learning
Free Books for Reddick & Marion Oaks pre-school children
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