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Providers
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.
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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.
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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.
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Special Programs
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Fax
Machine Lending
Find information about the free fax machine lease available
to all providers in our network. |
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Screening
and Assessment
Find information about the process of screening and assessment
in addition to contact information. |
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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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