Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

Diaper Assistance
2025-12-11 07:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-18 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-08 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-15 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-22 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-29 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 07:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Diapers and wipes are available to eligible families, while supplies are available. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome.
Bring the following documents to confirm eligibility:

Marion County residency: Provide valid driver’s license/ID, current lease, or utility bill from within the past 60 days
Child from birth to age five: Provide Medicaid card or birth certificate
Financial need (provide any one of the following): Referral from certified homeless shelter, Medicaid card, Foster placement letter, School Readiness child care subsidy eligibility (verified by Coalition staff), or SNAP letter

COME SEE US! Reindeer Romp
2025-12-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Reddick Public Library, 15150 NW Gainesville Rd, Reddick, FL, 32686, United States
Reindeer Romp: Festive, frosty, in-person fun has begun! Join in all the reindeer games, romp to the music, and take-home amazing giveaways and prizes.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Salvation Army Church, 2901 NE 14th Street, Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
We will be hosting KPL at the Salvation Army Church starting October 1st. Kaleidoscope is a free weekly playgroup for children birth to age five and their parent or caregiver. Play, sing, create art, tell stories, while enjoying a snack.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
2026-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Salvation Army Church, 2901 NE 14th Street, Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
Kaleidoscope is a free weekly playgroup for children birth to age five and their parent or caregiver. Play, sing, create art, tell stories, while enjoying a snack.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

Diaper Assistance - RESCHEDULED
2026-02-05 07:00 - 18:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Diaper Assistance will be cancelled Thursday, February 5, 2026, and will be rescheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Diapers and wipes are available to eligible families, while supplies are available. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome.
Bring the following documents to confirm eligibility:

Marion County residency: Provide valid driver’s license/ID, current lease, or utility bill from within the past 60 days
Child from birth to age five: Provide Medicaid card or birth certificate
Financial need (provide any one of the following): Referral from certified homeless shelter, Medicaid card, Foster placement letter, School Readiness child care subsidy eligibility (verified by Coalition staff), or SNAP letter

COME VISIT US @ the Disability Round-Up
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Held at the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Disability Round-Up is a resource event for families living with disabilities from infancy through adulthood.

School Readiness Orientation
2026-03-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-10 09:30 - 11:30 | FL
2026.Provider Orientation – School Readiness Program-for directors, owners and contract designees only with Provider Professional Development

School Readiness Orientation will offer an overview of the functions required to perform within the contract requirements of the School Readiness program. Childcare providers wishing to contract with ELCMC will learn the basic functions of attendance tracking and submission, working within numerous online systems, and general requirements outlined in the SR contract.

Alternative Dates & Times:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12950533&appointmentType=88183360

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Forest Public Library, 905 S. Hwy 314 A, Ocklawaha, 32179, United States

Ocala Housing Authority Community Outreach Day
2026-03-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Deer Run, 2804 NE 4th Ct, Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
Join us for Community Outreach Day, a fun celebration for Deer Run, Pine Gardens, Shady Hollow, and Pavilion Oaks. With special guest speaker Mayor Ben Marciano. Free food truck, music, games, contests, cool prizes, face painting, fire truck, arts and crafts, and more. Parking at Vanguard with shuttle to event.

Marion County World's Greatest Baby Shower
2026-03-20 14:00 - 19:00 | Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34475, United States
Expecting a baby? Come see us as we sponsor the World’s Greatest Baby Shower! Parents of infants up to 1 year old are also invited. The event will have exhibitors, games, and prizes. Fathers are encouraged to attend.
The event will be held at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center on March 20th and will be held in two separate sessions. The first session runs from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and the second session runs from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
