Early Learning Coalition of North Florida

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To speak with a CCR&R Counselor, call us today!

All ECS Offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for local, state, or federal holidays.

For Immediate Assistance outside of ECS’s normal business hours you may also contact United Way by dialing 211 or visit https://www.211.org

Administrative Office:

Baker County: 904-259-4225
Clay County: 904-213-3939
Nassau County: 904-432-0009 ext. 2626

Bradford County: 904-964-1543
Putnam County: 386-385-3450
St. Johns County: 904-770-2565

The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida supports potential and current providers through Episcopal Children’s Services, the ELC’s contracted primary service provider. Episcopal Children’s Services is available to offer information about starting a new child care business (including directing to DCF for licensing) and enhancing your program. Episcopal Children’s Services is eager to assist providers with Contracting with the Coalition and with questions about the VPK and School Readiness programs. Please contact Episcopal Children’s Services’ “Provider Contract Services Department” located at 8649 Baypine Road in Jacksonville by calling 904-726-1500, extension 7054.

Questions About Child Care? Our Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) specialists have the answers! Call us today to talk with one of our experienced child care professionals. We help our families find child care that is easily accessible, educational, safe, and affordable through Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) – a free service offered to you by the Division of Early Learning. Our CCR&R services can help your family by providing a customized list of local child care options; information about quality child care; financial assistance strategies and opportunities; referrals to other community resources and programs.

To learn more about services offered through the Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) program and to request Child Care Provider Listings, Click here.

The ECS Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for local, state, or federal holidays. Click here for office locations.

All families receiving Child Care Resource and Referral services will be contacted to complete a voluntary survey to gauge your customer service experience with our office. All responses are anonymous and confidential and will not affect your services.

Need to contact coalition staff? Please contact us at:

Call800.238.3463

or 904.342.2267

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The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida supports potential and current providers through Episcopal Children’s Services, the ELC’s contracted primary service provider. Episcopal Children’s Services is available to offer information about starting a new child care business (including directing to DCF for licensing) and enhancing your program. Episcopal Children’s Services is eager to assist providers with Contracting with the Coalition and with questions about the VPK and School Readiness programs. Please contact Episcopal Children’s Services’ “Provider Contract Services Department” located at 8443 Baymeadows Road in Jacksonville by calling 904-726-1500, extension 7054.

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