Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

Diaper Assistance - RESCHEDULED
2026-02-05 07:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Diaper Assistance
2026-02-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-19 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-26 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-05 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-12 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-19 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-26 07:00 - 18:00 and 4 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

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
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, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, 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.

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.

Marion County Day 2026
2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 | McPherson Complex, 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
Join us at Marion County Day 2026 as Marion celebrates America’s 250 anniversary! This free event will be held at the McPhearson Complex from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on March 28. Come enjoy the vendors, school bands, food trucks, kids zone, and family fun.
For more information, please visit marioncelebrates250.org.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34475, United States

Come see us at Boomtown Days
2026-04-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Dunnellon, W. Pennsylvania Ave. & Cedar Street, Dunnellon, FL, 34431, United States
Dunnellon Chamber & Business Association’s Boomtown Days returns, bringing a full day of family fun celebrating Dunnellon’s rich history. Stop by and visit the Coalition while you enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, history, kid’s activities and food. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to experience the charm of Dunnellon while supporting local organizations and small businesses.
