Intro to Early Learning Coalition

The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties is one of the most valuable resources within our community. Consider how the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties impacts your world:

Quality School Readiness Child Care offers parents the opportunity to access affordable quality care, allowing them to work and contribute to the community knowing their children are safe and well cared for. Direct child care services are delivered through a comprehensive network of 269 contracted legal child care providers including licensed centers and family child care homes, registered family child care homes, school based programs, license-exempt programs, and informal child care throughout Volusia and Flagler Counties.

Voluntary PreK (VPK) FREE VPK is available to all Florida 4 year-olds and is designed to prepare children for kindergarten. VPK programs are available through approved VPK providers during either the school year or summer.

Child Screening & Assessment helps determine which children may have special needs and helps parents address them early, giving children the best chance of success in school and life.

Free hearing and vision screenings for children birth to five are offered at the coalition in Daytona. Please contact the Health and Inclusion Specialist @ 323-2400 ext 177. to set up an appointment.

Family Support includes a variety of resources for families including parent training, Parents As Teacher’s Home Visitation Program, a lending library and more.

Child Care Provider Resources offered by the ELCFV allow providers to participate in a wealth of professional development trainings and activities, further assuring quality and safety in childcare programs.

Child Care Resource & Referral offered to everyone, regardless of income, offers up-to-date provider information based on individual needs as well as referrals for food, clothing, shelter, transportation, employment opportunities, training and professional development.

As you review our website, please know that we are here to help. Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions or need further information.

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