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.
Voluntary PreK Program
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.
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.
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.
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.
2536 Countryside Blvd Suite 500, Clearwater, FL 33763
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