For Families - Early Learning Coalition

Support For Families

The ﬁrst years of a child’s life are critical for lifelong development. A young child’s earliest experiences – at home, at school and in the community – set the stage for lifelong success.

School Readiness Scholarships

School Readiness (SR) programs serve disadvantaged families with children ages 0-12 years. SR provides tuition assistance for early learning and school-age care to support kindergarten readiness and academic success.

ELC staff will be working remotely until further notice. Appointments will be held over the phone; we encourage families have a computer or smartphone available for use on their end.

To schedule an appointment, call 727-400-4411.

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Voluntary PreK Scholarships

Florida’s free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program is designed to prepare four-year-olds for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The program helps to ensure that all children are intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially ready to enter school and ready to learn, fully recognizing the crucial role of parents as their child’s ﬁrst teacher.

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PreK All Day Scholarships

PreK All Day (PKAD) is a scholarship program oﬀered to families with children enrolled in VPK, but ineligible for School Readiness scholarships. PKAD allows families to cover the expenses for additional hours of wrap-around care needed before and after the VPK day.

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Child Care Resource & Referral

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is free community service assists families in choosing quality early education, after school care, or summer programs. In addition, CCR&R helps families apply for VPK, SR, or locate a child care facility that matches their family’s needs while also connecting families with community resources.

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Forms and Resources

All forms and resources provided by ELC to families in our community are available for download and printing below:

SCHOOL READINESS & GENERAL

Appointment Checklist

Child Support Verification

Child Transfer Request

Last Day of Employment Verification

School - Training Verification

Suspended Enrollment Request

Disability Form

Eligibility Appeal

Employment Income Verification

Self-Employment Log

Notice Of Change Form

Policy: ELCPC-60.1.1 - School Readiness Child Care Scholarship Service Categories and Eligibility Priority

Report Fraud

We know that the care of your child and ease of business with our providers are paramount. Please use the forms below to report issues you are having with a care provider. An ELC staff member will contact you within 1 – 2 business days.