Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend
Address
2639 N Monroe Street, Bldg C
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-0504
AKA:
CCR&R, ELC
Description:
*Child Care Resource and Referral program assists families in locating child care providers in their area, offers consumer information on what to look for in a quality child care facility, and additional community resource information as needed
*Child Care Tuition Assistance (School Readiness) Program provides tuition assistance to young children (ages birth to 12 years old) that allows them to be in a safe, conducive learning environment to prepare them to enter the school system allowing parents to work, knowing their children are in a positive educational environment.; parents may apply online for child care assistance; if eligible, they will be placed on a waiting list and notified when funds are available; caregiver must work at least 20 hours a week or be in school and meet income guidelines
*Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Florida!s FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program prepares early learners for kindergarten and builds the foundation for their future educational success; child must be 4 years old on or before September 1st
*Parents may register for VPK and apply for School Readiness program for child care assistance online https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/ or call for assistance; trained counselors can assist callers in choosing programs that best fit their child's and family's needs
*Free warmline services available to any child aged birth to five years old in an early care and education setting; children are not required to receive School Readiness or VPK services to be eligible; permission form is required before any services can be provided
*Free screening for hearing and vision can be requested by emailing resources@elcbigbend.org; Developmental screenings available online in English and Spanish at https://elcbigbend.org/parents/health-screenings/
*Gadsden: 233 E Jefferson St, Quincy, 32351, 8AM-6PM, M-Th
*Jefferson: Please call 850-973-2512 for assistance
*Madison: 705 East Base Street, Madison, FL 32340, (co-located with Career Source North Florida office), 8AM-5:30PM, Tu and Wed
*Taylor, 318 N Clark St, Perry, 32347, 8AM-5PM, M and Th
*Wakulla, 3278 Crawfordville Highway, Unit G, Crawfordville, 32327, 8AM-4:30PM, M-Th
*Liberty, Call Wakulla Service Center
Intake Process:
Call or email
Program Fees:
Referrals to providers are free, actual child care fees vary
Languages:
English, Spanish
Eligibility:
Any family in need of childcare, voluntary prekindergarten, or other school readiness programs
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 1, 2024
Address Listings
Mailing
2639 N Monroe Street, Bldg C
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Physical (Primary)
2639 N Monroe Street, Bldg C
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Contacts
Gabrielle Aboki
Phone Numbers
1. Main Number, Resources/Referrals - Leon County Service Center
(850) 385-0504
2. Child Care Resources/Referrals, Toll Free Number
(866) 973-9030
3. Wakulla, Liberty Service Center
(850) 552-7377
4. Gadsden Service Center
(850) 627-2924
5. Taylor Service Center
(850) 584-5679
6. Madison Service Center
(850) 973-2512
Services
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Description
*Child Care Resource and Referral program assists families in locating child care providers in their area, offers consumer information on what to look for in a quality child care facility, and additional community resource information as needed *Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Floridaâs FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program prepares early learners for kindergarten and builds the foundation for their future educational success; child must be 4 years old on or before September 1st *Parents may register for VPK and apply for School Readiness program for child care assistance online https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/ or call for assistance; trained counselors can assist callers in choosing programs that best fit their child's and family's needs
Hours
Leon County Office: 8AM-6PM, M-Th; See description for hours of other county offices
Required Documents
Call or email
Eligibility
Any family in need of childcare, voluntary prekindergarten, or other school readiness programs
Fees
Referrals to providers are free, actual child care fees vary
Intake Procedure
Call or email
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Gadsden County
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Wakulla County
- Gadsden County
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Description
*Child Care Tuition Assistance (School Readiness) Program provides tuition assistance to young children (ages birth to 12 years old) that allows them to be in a safe, conducive learning environment to prepare them to enter the school system allowing parents to work, knowing their children are in a positive educational environment.; parents may apply online for child care assistance; if eligible, they will be placed on a waiting list and notified when funds are available; caregiver must work at least 20 hours a week or be in school and meet income guidelines *Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Floridaâs FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program prepares early learners for kindergarten and builds the foundation for their future educational success; child must be 4 years old on or before September 1st *Parents may register for VPK and apply for School Readiness program for child care assistance online https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/ or call for assistance; trained counselors can assist callers in choosing programs that best fit their child's and family's needs
Hours
Leon County Office: 8AM-6PM, M-Th; See description for hours of other county offices
Required Documents
Call or email
Eligibility
Any family in need of childcare, voluntary prekindergarten, or other school readiness programs
Fees
Referrals to providers are free, actual child care fees vary
Intake Procedure
Call or email
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Gadsden County
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Wakulla County
- Gadsden County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Free screening for hearing and vision can be requested by emailing resources@elcbigbend.org; Developmental screenings available online in English and Spanish at https://elcbigbend.org/parents/health-screenings/
Hours
Leon County Office: 8AM-6PM, M-Th; See description for hours of other county offices
Required Documents
Call or email
Eligibility
Any family in need of childcare, voluntary prekindergarten, or other school readiness programs
Fees
Referrals to providers are free, actual child care fees vary
Intake Procedure
Call or email
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Gadsden County
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Wakulla County
- Gadsden County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Free screening for hearing and vision can be requested by emailing resources@elcbigbend.org; Developmental screenings available online in English and Spanish at https://elcbigbend.org/parents/health-screenings/
Hours
Leon County Office: 8AM-6PM, M-Th; See description for hours of other county offices
Required Documents
Call or email
Eligibility
Any family in need of childcare, voluntary prekindergarten, or other school readiness programs
Fees
Referrals to providers are free, actual child care fees vary
Intake Procedure
Call or email
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Gadsden County
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Wakulla County
- Gadsden County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Free screening for hearing and vision can be requested by emailing resources@elcbigbend.org; Developmental screenings available online in English and Spanish at https://elcbigbend.org/parents/health-screenings/
Hours
Leon County Office: 8AM-6PM, M-Th; See description for hours of other county offices
Required Documents
Call or email
Eligibility
Any family in need of childcare, voluntary prekindergarten, or other school readiness programs
Fees
Referrals to providers are free, actual child care fees vary
Intake Procedure
Call or email
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Gadsden County
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Wakulla County
- Gadsden County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Child Care Resource and Referral program assists families in locating child care providers in their area, offers consumer information on what to look for in a quality child care facility, and additional community resource information as needed *Child Care Tuition Assistance (School Readiness) Program provides tuition assistance to young children (ages birth to 12 years old) that allows them to be in a safe, conducive learning environment to prepare them to enter the school system allowing parents to work, knowing their children are in a positive educational environment.; parents may apply online for child care assistance; if eligible, they will be placed on a waiting list and notified when funds are available; caregiver must work at least 20 hours a week or be in school and meet income guidelines *Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Floridaâs FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program prepares early learners for kindergarten and builds the foundation for their future educational success; child must be 4 years old on or before September 1st *Parents may register for VPK and apply for School Readiness program for child care assistance online https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/ or call for assistance; trained counselors can assist callers in choosing programs that best fit their child's and family's needs
Hours
Leon County Office: 8AM-6PMm, M-Th; See description for hours of other county offices
Required Documents
Call or email
Eligibility
Any family in need of childcare, voluntary prekindergarten, or other school readiness programs
Fees
Referrals to providers are free, actual child care fees vary
Intake Procedure
Call or email
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Gadsden County
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Wakulla County
- Gadsden County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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