The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County is a not for profit planning and funding agency focused on early care and education. The goal of the Early Learning Coalition is to prepare all children to enter kindergarten ready to succeed. Additionally, the Coalition supports school age children in continuing academic achievement. The coalition achieves these goals in collaboration with community partners by providing:
Child care scholarships
Florida's FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program for 4-year-olds
Training and technical assistance for child care providers
Developmental, vision and hearing screenings
Resource and referral information for families looking for child care
MISSION STATEMENT
To lead the community in the development and delivery of a high quality learning system and family support services that maximize each child's potential and promote the economic self-sufficiency of families.
VISION STATEMENT
Pinellas County is a community that embraces the importance of early learning to ensure all children have a foundation for future success.
CORE VALUES
We believe parents are a child's first and most important teacher
We believe working together creates a stronger community
We respect all cultures, backgrounds and belief systems
We believe high quality early learning experiences provide a foundation for success in life
We are hiring...visit www.elcpinellas.net/elc-job-openings for a list of positions!
Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County Address