3526 Ninth Street W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
941.757.2900 Phone
941.757.2915 Fax
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Programs & Services for Parents
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free program aimed to prepare four-year-old children for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. VPK is available to all four-year-olds born on or before September 1 who reside in Florida, regardless of family ...read moreSchool Readiness
School Readiness child care funding is available to eligible families to assist them in obtaining affordable, high quality child care. Children are eligible from birth through 12 years of age with additional funding for children with special needs until their 17th ...read moreChild Care Resource and Referral
For parents looking for child care in Manatee County, The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County offers free, unbiased, personalized information on child care programs and providers in the area. Services include: A customized search for child care based on ...read moreChild Health and Development
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County offers a variety of programs to help with early detection of physical or learning challenges in a child's life. If any concerns are found, we promote understanding between parents and providers of the ...read moreQuality Initiatives
All children deserve to be in early care and education programs of high quality that assist each child in developing to her or his full potential. School Readiness Programs Providing care for School Readiness funded children in Florida means following ...read moreInclusion Services for Children
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County's Inclusion Specialist is able to connect families and providers with local resources and help insure the child is in the least restrictive, most appropriate environment. The coalition makes available services to child care ...read moreChild Care Executive Partnership
Reliable, affordable, quality child care enables employees to focus on their job responsibilities and assist in reducing absenteeism. The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County encourages local businesses to consider investing in the CCEP program and provide this valuable work-life ...read moreParent Newsletters
Winter 2011
Preparing Kids for School, Ways to Defuse Family Tensions During the Holiday, Melting Snow
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Why Neighborhood Relationships Matter, Youth Gang Prevention, Disaster Preparedness
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Obesity-Related Health Problems in Kids, Fun Ways to Practice Language Skills
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Educate Your Child from an Early Age, Black History Month, Fun Ways to Practice Language Skills, Drop Side Crib Recall, Valentine’s Day Cards
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Stranger Danger, Important Dates, Language Activities, Promoting Literacy, Events/Seasonal Recipes, ELC Program Information, Delicious Math, Pumpkin Science/Math...read moreSummer 2010
Summer Ideas on a Budget, Important Dates, School Age Activities, Promoting Literacy, Seasonal Songs, ELC Program Information, Delicious Math, Summer Science...read moreSpring 2010
Spring Break/Summer Care, Important Dates, Listening Games & Activities, Promoting Literacy, Seasonal Information, ELC Program Information, Delicious Math/Jelly Beans, Earth Friendly Science...read moreWinter 2009
Community Resources, Important Dates, Listening Games & Activities, Promoting Literacy, Seasonal Information, ELC Program Information, Delicious Math, Winter Science...read moreFall 2009
Back to School and Bullying, Important Dates, Listening Games & Activities, Promoting Literacy, Seasonal Recipes/Songs, ELC Program Information, Delicious Math, Pumpkin Science...read moreSummer 2009
Water Safety, Important Dates, Listening Games & Activities, Benefits of Reading, Fourth of July Recipes/Songs, ELC Program Information, Outdoor Science Bubble Mania, Outdoor Science Solar S’mores...read moreread more
