Early Learning Coalition Of Broward County Inc

The coalition administers access to florida's voluntary pre-kindergarten (vpk) education programs in broward county, which are free for all 4-year-old children residing in florida regardless of income.

Quality and education - the early learning coalition of broward is dedicated to increase the quality of early care and education for all children in broward county. The elc uses the nationally recognized classroom assessment scoring system (class), to assess and score child care programs. Coach specialists use class information to design a customized, evidence-based strategy for improving how teachers interact with children every day. The quality and education team also offers hands-on inclusion services and a wide array of group training and individualized support to child care center directors, classroom teachers and programs working to meet school readiness and vpk contract standards.

Eligibility, provider relations and payments - the early learning coalition of broward county provides program support services for subsidized child care including eligibility determination, provider contracting and provider reimbursement services. The elc offers child care resource and referral services(ccr&r), a free community service for all families in broward county. Ccr&r assists parents with customized searches for child care providers, educational materials about choosing child care or parenting, and referrals to other community resources about early childhood development.