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The Early Learning Coalition recognizes how important Early Care and Education providers are in the life of children in our communities. Working together, the Coalition and Providers can help to continually improve the level of care our children recieve.

Greenville Provider Resource Room Opens
Come and see the new updated Greenville Provider Resource Room. All members of the Provider Network are welcome to come and use parent involvement kids, professional development kits, developmentally appropriate activities, a die cutting machine, and much, much more. For more information, please contact the Greenville Office at 850-948-2016.

Barnes & Noble Fund Raiser
Barnes & Noble Bookseller has partnered with the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region to support children in our community. Download the attached voucher and when you shop at Barnes & Noble during the week of August 6-12, 2007, Barnes & Noble will donate a portion of your purchase price to the Early Learning Coalition. For more information about this fund raiser, please contact Erin Harrell at 850-385-0551.

R.E.A.D Program Available
The R.E.A.D. Program is now available in our area! R.E.A.D. utilizes registered therapy animals (dogs) who have been trained and tested for health, safety, appropriate skills and temperament. When these special animals come to hear children read, it's fun! To find out how R.E.A.D. can visit your program, contact Erin Harrell at 850-385-0551.

Contact your Representative
Early Childhood issues and concerns should be our number one priority in the state of Florida. Our representatives need to hear from parents, providers, and community organizations. Contact your representatives today! For more information on Early Childhood Advocacy call 850-385-0551.

Provider Services

Trainings

See a calendar of upcoming training opprotunities for Providers in our Network.

Provider Network

Download the Provider Network Agreement and read about the benefits and how to join the Network.

STARS Menu

Find an entire menu of techincal assistance available to all network members.

Warmline

Warmline Services are designed to help providers connect parents with early intervention services. Learn more information.

Health and Safety Checklist

The Health and Safety Checklist the Coalition will use to monitor Informal and Registered Family Child Care Homes and Licensed Exempt facilities.

Health and Safety Guidance Document

The Health and Safety Guidance Document the Coalition will use to monitor Informal and Registered Family Child Care Homes and Licensed Exempt facilities.

Special Programs

 

Fax Machine Lending

Find information about the free fax machine lease available to all providers in our network.

Screening and Assessment

Find information about the process of screening and assessment in addition to contact information.

 
Provider Information  

Performance Standards

Find copies of the Florida Performance Standards.

Rescources

See a listing of community rescources to help early learning providers with professional development.

VPK

Read and download all information about Voluntary Prekindergarten.

Regulations

Read policies, laws, and regulations pertinant to childcare, VPK, and F.S. 411.

Provider Meeting Minutes

Missed a provider meeting? Find out what was discussed and what you need to know!

Assessment Approval

Download a guide to choosing approved assessments and to submitting an assessment for approval.

Early Learning Today

Read the most recent copy of our provider newsletter full of useful information about upcoming events, programs, and services.

Curriculum Approval Guide

Find a guide to choosing approved curriculum and to submitting a curriculum for approval. List of Approved Curriculum

SR Sliding Fee Scale

Find a copy of the Sliding Fee Scale Currently used for all seven counties.

SSAG Meeting Minutes

The System Services Advisory Group meets regularly to discuss important local early childhood topics.

Emergency Preparedness

Find resources on how to plan for a disaster at your child care program.

 



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