Early Learning
Coalition of
Manatee County
3526 9TH Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 757-2900 Fax:     (941) 747-4528

Welcome to the Early Learning Coalition Child Care
Resource and Referral Services Page

Program Highlights for Families


For more information on services outside Manatee County please use the Florida Child Care Resource and Referral program by calling
the Agency for Workforce Innovation at 1(866) 357-3239
or visit www.flready.com

Program Highlights for Child Care Providers

FREE listings on local child care resources and referral database that allows families to receive referrals to potential providers

Offers FREE training and technical assistance to child care providers

Helps providers with start-up information and access to training and technical assistance

Provider profiles are made available to families to assist with the selection of a quality child care program

Families receive a FREE customized listing of early learning providers based on their needs

 Trained CCR&R Specialists provide families with information about early care and education options without expressing personal bias

Families receive resources that explain quality early learning and its benefits

Families also receive information on other community resources

Families are provided financial assistance strategies and referrals to other community social services, as needed

Child Care Resource and Referral
for Manatee County, Florida


3526 9th Street West, Suite 200
Bradenton, Florida 34205-7944

CCR&R Phone (941) 757-2910

CCR&R Fax   (941) 748-4071