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The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region (ELC) is a private not-for-profit organization that provides services to families, children, and child care providers in the seven counties that comprise northern Florida’s Big Bend Region: Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla.
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2025-2026 Impact
34.6
Economic investment on quality early education
2632
Children enrolled in VPK
6227
Children enrolled in School Readiness
250
Contracted Child care providers
3776
Books distributed to support literacy
2026 Kidpreneur Market
Join us at the Kidpreneur Market at Domi Station on Saturday, August 1st!
2026 Provider Awards Nominations
Nominate outstanding early learning educators and child care programs who go above and beyond.
