Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

OFFICE CLOSURE - MEMORIAL DAY
2025-05-26 | FL
Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

CLASS® Infant Observer Training
2025-05-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Training for child care directors and assistant directors interested in becoming certified CLASS® Infant Observers. Participants will:

understand how to use the infant CLASS® tool to effectively measure interactions
practice observing and scoring classroom interactions
receive exclusive access to resources and supports to help earn and maintain certification.

This is the first of a three-day training. A commitment to attend May 28 – May 30 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. is required to earn all CEUs and receive a certificate of completion. There will be a one-hour break for lunch (not provided). Vending machines are available.
Seating is limited. Register at https://www.elc-marion.org/professional-development/

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Residences at Adams Bay Community Room, 621 NW 2nd St, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States
Come to the free weekly playgroup for children birth to five and their parent or caregiver. Play, sing, create art, and tell stories. Snacks are provided.

Diaper Assistance
2025-05-29 07:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-05 07:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-12 07:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-19 07:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-26 07:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-01 07:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-10 07:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-17 07:00 - 18:00 and 1 more date | 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! Reading With Rangers
2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Tuscawilla Park, 800 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
The ELCMC will be among participating vendors at Reading with Rangers on June 6th. Visit https://www.ocalamarion.com/events/reading-with-the-rangers-11/ for more information.

Provider Appreciation Sneaker Ball
2025-06-06 17:30 - 21:30 | Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34475, United States
Honoring “The Unsung Heroes,” the Provider Appreciation Sneaker Ball is a free event for contracted School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) child care providers. The evening includes keynote speaker Albert Wright, dinner, door prizes, awards, dancing.
Seating is limited. Eligible providers can Click Here to reserve a free ticket.
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Provider Training: Motivating Children with Difficult Behaviors
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Albert Wright will show teachers practical ways to diffuse difficult behaviors, including biting, and prevent them from happening in the future.

Governance Committee Meeting
2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
PURPOSE: Coalition Business
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in these meetings should contact us at (352) 369-2315 ext. 211 or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) Florida Relay Service at least 48 hours proper to the meeting.
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.

Executive Committee
2025-06-12 08:30 - 09:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
PURPOSE: Coalition Business
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in these meetings should contact us at (352) 369-2315 ext 211 or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) Florida Relay Service at least 48 hours proper to the meeting.
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.

OFFICE CLOSURE
2025-06-13 07:00 - 15:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
The Coalition will be closed for staff professional development.

MONTHLY PROVIDER MEETING - VIRTUAL
2025-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | FL
The agenda and meeting link will be emailed to our providers prior to all monthly meetings.
Questions? Need to update your provider email Interested in becoming a provider? Please contact Quality@elc-marion.org or call 352-369-2315 Ext. 101 for the Quality Department.

Books, Balls, & Blocks + Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group
2025-06-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
Come to the free weekly playgroup for children birth to five and their parent or caregiver. Play, sing, create art, and tell stories. Snacks are provided. Books, Balls, & Blocks will be combined with our regular scheduled playgroup, offering free developmental and behavioral screenings. Books, Balls, & Blocks supports early childhood development through fun, engaging, and educational play-based activities.

Board Meeting
2025-06-26 08:30 - 09:30 | FL
ATTENTION: At this time no meetings will be conducted in person until further notice. If you would like to attend please reach out to Beatriz Montalvo at hr@elc-marion.org for info.
PURPOSE: Coalition Business
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in these meetings should contact us at (352) 369-2315 ext 211 or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) Florida Relay Service at least 48 hours proper to the meeting.
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.

Come See Us! Reading with Horses
2025-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 | The Marion Theatre, 50 South Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
The ELCMC will be among participating vendors at Reading with Horses on June 26th. Visit https://www.ocalamarion.com/events/gentle-carousels-reading-with-horses-8/ for more information.

OFFICE CLOSURE
2025-07-03 07:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-04 07:00 - 15:30 | FL
The Coalition will be closed for the observance of Independence Day.

Executive Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
2025-07-10 08:30 - 09:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States

Board Meeting - CANCELLED
2025-07-24 08:30 | FL

Program Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
