Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Play Group
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

VPK Provider Orientation
2025-04-08 09:30 - 23:30, 2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
A director, owner, or contract designee from each VPK contracted provider must attend an annual VPK Orientation. The Orientation provides a review of the Florida VPK contract requirements. Child care providers wishing to contract with the Coalition will learn the basic functions of VPK applications, attendance tracking and submission, working within numerous online systems, and general requirements.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group
2025-04-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Residences at Adams Bay Community Room, 621 NW 2nd St, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States

COME SEE US! Marion County Day 2025
2025-03-29 10:00 - 15:00 | McPherson Complex, 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
The ELCMC will be among participating vendors at this year’s Marion County Day. Visit www.marionfl.org for more information.

COME SEE US! Community Celebration
2025-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | howard academy community center, 306 NW 7th Ave. Bldg. 3, Ocala, Florida, 34475
Join us for a day of unity, community and fun!
Brought to you by the Marion County Hospital District.
Enjoy:

community exhibitors
free health screenings
music
food
giveaways
games
group exercise sessions
first responders expo

The ELCMC will be participating so make sure you stop by and meet our team!

36th Annual Early Childhood Conference
2025-03-29 07:00 - 16:00 | College of Central Florida, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us for the 36th Annual Early Childhood Conference to be held at the Ocala Campus Ewers Century Center on March 29, from 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. The conference workshops provide information on best practices and techniques to engage and nurture children.
Participants will receive 8 hours of in-service training and .8 CEU’s.

Attendee Registration
Vendor Invitation
Call for Proposals
Sponsorship Form

For group registration, contact Bebe Rahaman at rahamanb@cf.edu.

MONTHLY PROVIDER MEETING - VIRTUAL
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-19 13:00 - 14:00
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.

COME SEE US: Marion County World's Greatest Baby Shower
2025-03-14 14:00 - 16:00

School Readiness Provider Orientation
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
A director, owner, or contract designee from each School Readiness contracted provider must attend an annual School Readiness Orientation. The Orientation provides a review of the Florida School Readiness contract requirements. Child care providers wishing to contract with the Coalition will learn the basic functions of attendance tracking and submission, working within numerous online systems, and general requirements.

Executive Committee
2025-03-13 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-02-13 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.

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN
2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Adams Bay Apartments, 621 NW 2nd Street, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States

COME SEE US! 11th Anniversary Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival
2025-03-01 09:00 - 17:00 | McPherson Complex, 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
Get Ready for a “Berry” Good Time! The 11th Annual Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival is coming to the McPherson Complex on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The festival begins at 9:00 AM with free admission and runs until 5:00 PM.

Volunteers from the Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA) will assist with traffic control and parking. Parking is $5 per vehicle, and proceeds will benefit both MTRA and Habitat for Humanity of Marion County.

This year’s festival will feature over 230 unique and exciting vendors, a kid’s zone with a petting zoo, fresh strawberries from Plant City farmers, strawberry-inspired treats, a bigger-than-ever car show with cars, trucks, and motorcycles, a BMX stunt show, and a pie-eating contest.

Many nonprofit organizations will have vendor booths, and there will be several photo booths available throughout the festival. The event offers food for all tastes, fun activities for all ages, and a day of entertainment for festival-goers of all generations.

Habitat for Humanity could not host this event without the help of over 700 dedicated volunteers who generously donate their time, effort, and knowledge. We also want to extend a special thank-you to our wonderful sponsors for helping make this event possible.

All proceeds from the Strawberry Festival will support Habitat for Humanity of Marion County’s mission to build a new home, named the Strawberry House, for a low-income family in need of an affordable mortgage and a safe, secure place to raise their children.

For more information, visit: https://habitatocala.org/strawberry/

Board Meeting
2025-02-27 08:30 - 09:30
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.

CPR/First Aid
2025-02-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, FL, United States
In-Person
American Heart Savers 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 two-year certificate approved for use in childcare facilities.
Core Knowledge Area (CKA) 1: Health, Safety & Nutrition
4 hours, No CEUs

COME SEE US! Inaugural Children's Charity Classic
2025-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | HITS Post Time Farm, 13710 US-27, Ocala, FL, 32668, United States
The Children’s Charity Classic is an initiative that focuses on empowering children in our community.
Excitement is building as amazing organizations recently attended a training session to prepare for the Children’s Charity Classic! This inspiring event, set for February 21, 2025, will feature teams of riders paired with local organizations, all working together to make a difference in the lives of children in the community.
The United Way of Marion County is proud to host this incredible event, which will unite the community for a cause that matters. Let’s come together to support these non-profits and create a lasting impact.
Join us in making a difference—together, we can ride toward a brighter future!
This one-of-a-kind event aims to make a significant impact on the lives of local children by supporting organizations that provide assistance in education, financial stability, and health. The proceeds from the charity classic will be distributed among the selected agencies, enabling them to further their invaluable programs and initiatives.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Event starts at 6 p.m. There is no assigned seating, so please bring your own blanket or chairs.
**Please NOTE: There will be a $10 FEE (Cash ONLY) for parking on the day of the event, that fee will also be donated to the Children’s Charity Classic**
Get your FREE tickets HERE.

Governance Committee
2025-02-18 13:30 - 14:30 | 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 - PRESIDENTS' DAY
2025-02-17
Our office will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day
