Mission and Vision
The mission of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is to provide and coordinate the services of school readiness programs, in an efficient manner, in order to help all children develop the skills needed to achieve future educational success, to support the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher, and to continue to improve the quality of services available in the community.
The vision of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is to provide and support high-quality school readiness opportunities for all children and their families, understanding that it is in the first years of life that a child's future educational success is determined.
Child Care Resource and Referral
Child Care Resource and Referral is available to assist all families seeking quality and affordable child care options and local community resources. If you are interested in this free resource, please contact our CCR&R team at 941-757-2900 ext. 2200 or familyservices@elc-manatee.org.
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County supports potential and current providers. We are available to offer information about starting a new child care business and enhancing your program. We are also eager to assist providers with questions about the VPK and School Readiness programs. Please contact our provider services department at 941-757-2900 ext. 2300 providerrelations@elc-manatee.org.
If our office is closed and your family is in need of immediate assistance, 2-1-1 Suncoast is available 24 hours a day. They can be reached by dialing 211 or 941-308-4357 or by visiting their website at https://211.gs-humanservices.org/ |
