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.
Marion County's first Born Learning Trail opens in Belleview Sports Complex! A true community collaboration ~ thanks to United Way of Marion County, Early Learning Coaliton & Success By 6, Department of Children & Families volunteers, Belleview Parks & Recreation, Marion County Parks & Recreation, and community volunteers. The Belleview Chamber of Commerce assists with the trail ribbon-cutting on April 18, 2012. For more photos, click here.
To view videos, The Welcome, Ribbon Cutting, Trail Signs
How promoting early learning can benefit your company
Florida's Office of Early Learning
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
NEW! Funding now available for School Readiness
Public School Kindergarten Registration Begins
Access school readiness waitlist & VPK application
Online eligibility re-determination for parents receiving school readiness services (this is not the school readiness/subsidized childcare waitlist)
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
Choosing Quality Childcare Checklist
NEW Director's Network Meeting Invitation
2012-13 Scheduled Provider Pay Days
Revised CCRR Provider update Form
2012-13 VPK Provider Files (large file)
2012-2013 School Readiness Provider Packet
2011-2012 Professional Development Training Calendar
2012-2013 Updated Holiday Calendar
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
Provider Documents for Contracted Businesses
To pay for a Coalition training via PayPal, click here
Health & Safety Monitoring Tool
Child Care Provider Safety Checklist
Baby Sleep Safety Class Referral Form
American Academy of Pediatrics Infant Safe Sleeping Environments Recommendations
Promote safe sleep images in advertising
UPDATED Active Parenting classes - register today
May Calendar - parent & child activites for the entire month!
Parenting Tips from Born Learning
Free Books for Reddick & Marion Oaks pre-school children
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