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ELC at Amazing Grace Family Farms

ELC at Amazing Grace Family Farms

by ChuckS | Oct 19, 2023 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting, Featured, Providers, Volunteers, VPK

Early Learning Coalition of North Florida recently spent October 10th & 17th at Amazing Grace Family Farms in Green Cove Springs. Amazing Grace provides a beautiful farm with corn maze, games, jump pads, corn cribs & so much more for local families to enjoy!...
Mother Goose Story Time

Mother Goose Story Time

by ChuckS | Oct 19, 2023 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Featured, Volunteers, VPK

ELC volunteer Sandy Dunnavant and her team of Woman’s Club members from Green Cove Springs were at the ECS Head Start and Preschool in Green Cove Springs. Sandy and her ladies will be visiting a different school each month this year with their Mother Goose Program...
Parents Looking for Childcare Find Help with the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida [NEWS RELEASE]

Parents Looking for Childcare Find Help with the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida [NEWS RELEASE]

by ChuckS | Aug 9, 2021 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Providers, VPK

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Image/Caption:  Children from God’s Little Creations in Palatka, Fla. is one of many child care centers that offer services for children in North Florida. The Early Learning Coalition can offer assistance in finding and paying for child...
ELC RFP for School Readiness and VPK Services is Open Now

ELC RFP for School Readiness and VPK Services is Open Now

by ChuckS | Aug 5, 2021 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, VPK

Please visit our School Readiness and VPK Page August 5 at 8 a.m. https://elcnorthflorida.thepromall.com/rfp-for-school-readiness-vpk/
ELC RFP for School Readiness and VPK Services is Open Now

ELC Request for Proposal School Readiness and VPK Services

by ChuckS | Jul 8, 2021 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, VPK

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. Request for Proposal #ELCNF-22/23-001 School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten Services The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida, Inc. is requesting proposals for School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten...
[RELEASE] Early Learning Coalition Offers Assistance with Childcare

[RELEASE] Early Learning Coalition Offers Assistance with Childcare

by ChuckS | May 3, 2021 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Providers, VPK

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact:  Teresa Matheny Chief of Programs Episcopal Childrens Services 904-726-1500 Ext. 247  Cell: 904-521-6803 Teresa.Matheny@ecs4kids.org   Image/Caption:  Brighton Day Care is one of many child care centers that offer...
Florida Early Childhood Educator Training Stipend Available

Florida Early Childhood Educator Training Stipend Available

by ChuckS | Jan 8, 2021 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, VPK

The Division of Early Learning is excited to share that Florida Early Childhood Educators are eligible for a $75 stipend upon the successful completion of any of the following courses by June 30, 2021, or until the stipend funding is depleted. The maximum stipend an...
[NEWS RELEASE] Florida Governor Deems Child Care as an Essential Business

[NEWS RELEASE] Florida Governor Deems Child Care as an Essential Business

by ChuckS | Apr 4, 2020 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Providers, VPK

State of Child Care Services in North Florida During the Coronavirus ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., April 4, 2020 – Despite stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus crisis, essential personnel with children still have a need for high-quality and accessible child care....
Support for School Readiness and VPK Providers: COVID-19

Support for School Readiness and VPK Providers: COVID-19

by ChuckS | Mar 24, 2020 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, VPK

Dear SR and VPK Providers: The Department of Education and the Division of Early Learning are committed to providing up-to-date information and guidance to our early learning community to address concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our...
ATTENTION PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

ATTENTION PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

by ChuckS | Mar 17, 2020 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, VPK

(Please visit: https://elcnorthflorida.thepromall.com/covid-19-status-and-resources/ for additional information.) During this time of uncertainty we have expanded our daily cleaning and sanitation efforts to ensure a safe environment. We continue to monitor and follow...
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