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’); } Search Event Calendar Professional Development Institute Report Fraud School Readiness Forms For Vendors Board and Committee Minutes Our Locations Get a personalized list of early care and education providers Parents Warm-Line Need Help Paying for Child Care? Help Finding Child Care Royal Readers Our Services Parent Resources Parent Request Form Providers Provider Services EHS - Providers Professional Development Institute Provider Resources School Readiness Program Assessment Voluntary Prekindergarten Program Assessment Provider’s CornerBoard of Directors Employment Community Partners Newsroom Legislative Updates For Vendors Forms & Policies Press Kit & Downloads News & Updates Events Contact Us Locations Apply at Florida’s Early Learning Family Portal Click here for more information Learn more about our programs Early Head Start School Readiness VPK Provider Portal Professional Development Institute What’s Happening? President’s Message I would like to thank all of our parents, early childhood providers, and community partners for the support and partnership. Read More Cost of Care Survey March 26, 2024 Cost of Care Survey must be completed by all Early Care and Education Partners before May 31, 2024 Read More Reminder for All School Readiness Personnel March 14, 2024 School Readiness personnel must complete two new mandatory health and safety courses by June 30, 2024 Read More All News Early Care and Education Small Business Support 1,444 Early Care and Education Providers 22,043 Children in the VPK Program 15,000 Parents Able to Work Because of School Readiness 750 Children Served in the Early Head Start Program Learn More Connect With Us Tweets by ELCMDM Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe Resources Do you need help paying for Childcare? Learn more about Florida’s early learning programs and use the Family Portal from the Divison of Early Learning to apply for School Readiness or VPK. Read More Personal Early Care and Education Listing Child Care Resource and Referral can provide a personalized listing of early care end education programs by filling out the online intake form. Read More Early Head Start The Neighborhood Place for Early Head Start is a year-round, federally funded program that provides comprehensive services to children ages zero to three years, in targeted zip codes of Miami-Dade County. High quality care and support at the earliest age possible is the foundation for getting children ready to learn and developing self-confidence. Read More Free Child Care Resource and Referral Child Care Resource and Referral is free for families and partners seeking information on quality early care and education programs. We also support potential and current partners with information on starting a child care business, enhancing your program, and any questions about VPK and School Readiness. In Miami-Dade and Monroe call 305-646-7220 Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Read More Professional Development Institute The Professional Development Institute (PDI) offers quality learning experiences to support early education practitioners and stakeholders to work with and on behalf of young children and the significant adults in their lives. PDI offers training through a variety of proven delivery methods in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. PDI has been accredited by IACET since 2019. Read More Join the Book Club The new, improved, and expanded Children’s Trust Book Club will offer free, monthly books by mail for children from birth through their 5th birthday living in Miami-Dade County. Read More Warm Line/Inclusion The Warm-Line helps families with concerns about your child’s growth or development, your child’s behavior, classroom accommodations and intervention strategies as well as referrals to other agencies. Call the Warm-Line at 786-433-3095 and an Inclusion Specialist will contact you to discuss your concerns and determine next steps. Read More Hope Florida - A Pathway to Prosperity Uniting communities through ‘Care Navigators’ to guide Floridians on an individualized path to prosperity, economic self-sufficiency, and hope. Read More The Florida Gap Map The Florida Gap Map brings together the important work of the Florida Prosperity Project and the Florida Business Alliance for Early Learning Project. This online tool gives business and community leaders throughout Florida important information on the schools in their community. Read More Parents Providers Event CalendarNewsroom Contact Us Professional Development Institute Provider Portal D EL Family Portal Staff Sign up for our Parent Newsletter Miami-Dade: 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd. | Suite 210 - Coral Gables, FL. 33134 - Phone: (305) 646-7220 Monroe: 1111 12 Street, Suite 1-206 Key West, FL 33040 - Phone: (305) 296-5557 ©2022 Early Learning Coalition of...