[NEWS RELEASE] Florida Governor Deems Child Care as an Essential Business

by Amy Lyn | Apr 4, 2020 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, Providers, VPK

State of Child Care Services in North Florida During the Coronavirus ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., April 4, 2020 – Despite stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus crisis, essential personnel with children still have a need for high-quality and accessible child care....

[APRIL 3 WEBINAR] States’ Response to COVID-19 and Child Care – Part 1

by Amy Lyn | Apr 2, 2020 | Press Release, Providers

Child Care Aware® of America is hosting two upcoming webinars this week to help you understand the latest developments in funding and response efforts across the nation. Join our new webinar series focusing on how states are responding to coronavirus Friday, April 3,...

[APRIL 2 WEBINAR] Learn How to Sustain Your Child Care Program During COVID-19

by Amy Lyn | Apr 2, 2020 | Press Release, Providers

Child Care Aware® of America is hosting two upcoming webinars this week to help you understand the latest developments in funding and response efforts across the nation. Learn How to Sustain Your Child Care Program During COVID-19 Thursday, April 2, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT...

Support for School Readiness and VPK Providers: COVID-19

by Amy Lyn | Mar 24, 2020 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release, VPK

Dear SR and VPK Providers: The Department of Education and the Division of Early Learning are committed to providing up-to-date information and guidance to our early learning community to address concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our...

COVID-19 Emergency Financial Assistance and Loans

by Amy Lyn | Mar 24, 2020 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Press Release

Business Continuity and Recovery: A Message from St. Johns County Chamber Dear Members, As you might know, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations...

The Cat in the Hat Visits the Ravine Gardens for Early Literacy

by Amy Lyn | Mar 18, 2020 | Early Learning, Events, Families & Parenting, Press Release

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Joan Whitson, Early Learning Literacy Coordinator,  Early Learning Coalition of North Florida, Inc.  Email: jwhitson@elcnorthflorida.org   Phone: 904-342-2267   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla., March 20, 2020 – He’s back!...