Provider Meeting
2026-10-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-11-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
All meetings are in person and are recorded for those who are unable to attend.
Recorded meetings are saved to the ELCMC YouTube Channel here: Early Learning Coalition of Marion County – YouTube
2 Hours of In-Service Training will be awarded to in-person attendees only.
Attendance is counted for those who arrive within 15 minutes of the start time and who remain until the end of the meeting. Certificates are given as attendees exit.
Both meetings contain the same information and are repeated to allow providers to attend at their convenience.

Diaper Assistance
2026-10-22 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-29 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-05 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-12 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-19 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-26 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-03 07:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-10 07:00 - 18:00 and 7 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

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-10-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-12-10 08:30 - 09:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
ALL meetings will be held at Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL 34471 or via teleconference.
PURPOSE: Coalition Business
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in these meetings should contact Beatriz Montalvo at (352) 369-2315 or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) Florida Relay Service at least 48 hours proper to the meeting.
The procedure will be posted on our website, and an online submission form will be made available.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by any of the Committees or Board noticed above with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Notice has been made of these meetings to cover the Government in the Sunshine Law through publication and distributions of same.

CPR/First Aid
2026-10-24 09:00 - 13:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Class Description: Furtherance Safety Associates CPR & First Aid /AED is a course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. This course provides a 2-year certificate approved for use in childcare facilities. Registration starts at 8:45 am & class starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. No refunds for any cancellations. Credit available with notice-see confirmation details.
Location: ELCMC – 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
Instructor: Nelson Green
Cost: $20.00
CEU’s: .4 CEU’s

OFFICE CLOSURE
2026-11-11 | FL
The Coalition is closed for the observance of Veterans Day.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-11-12 08:30 - 09:30, 2027-01-14 08:30 - 09:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

OFFICE CLOSURE
2026-11-26 | FL
The Coalition is closed for the observance of Thanksgiving.

Programs Committee Meeting
2026-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

Help Me Grow Leadership Team Meeting
2026-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

OFFICE CLOSURE
2026-12-25 | FL
The Coalition is closed for the observance of Christmas.

OFFICE CLOSURE
2027-01-01 | FL
The Coalition is closed for the observance of New Year’s Day.
