School Readiness Programs

Provide School Readiness Programs for Income–Eligible Families

School Readiness programs are designed to increase children’s chances of achieving future educational success. Working families who meet certain income requirements are able to enroll their children. Parents pay a co-payment based on a sliding fee scale and developmental screenings are conducted at least semi-annually to chart the individual progress.

Other children who qualify are at-risk of abuse or neglect, at risk of future school failure or are considered economically disadvantaged based on federal poverty guidelines. Parents pay a co-payment based on a sliding fee scale.

This child care system enables parents to work and earn money to support their families, a critical component of economic stability and growth. School readiness programs meet minimum quality standards including developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum instruction and health and safety requirements.

To apply for School Readiness Services please visit https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/

Sponsorship by the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida and the state of Florida, Division of Early Learning.

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Any donations received that are not designated or restricted will be handled as unrestricted funds.

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Mission & Vision

Vision: Coordinate services that allow children to enter kindergarten healthy and ready to learn.

Mission: To serve parents, caregivers and educators of children ages birth to pre-kindergarten by managing and evaluating early child care and early education programs through a quality school readiness delivery system in Baker, Bradford, Clay, Nassau, Putnam & St. Johns Counties.

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Providers

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.