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Agreement Compliance
School Readiness Contracts
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is responsible for monitoring School Readiness contracts to ensure the School Readiness (SR) programs are in compliance as set forth in Florida Statutes, state rules, county guidelines, and procedures of the ELC and Agency for Workforce Innovation.
The Compliance Department monitors all contracted child care providers for compliance in all areas contained in the contracts. We require providers to comply with the terms and conditions as outlined in the program specific agreements and corrective actions issued as a guide to achieving compliance. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action up to and including the termination of the corresponding agreements.
Voluntary Prekindergarten Agreements
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is responsible for monitoring Voluntary Prekindergarten Agreements to ensure VPK programs are in compliance as set forth in Florida Statutes, state rules, and guidelines and procedures of ELC and Agency for Workforce Innovation. The ELC is responsible for monitoring the VPK classrooms based on the state-approved VPK Monitoring Tool which is given to the provider at the time of the monitoring. Our Provider Quality Department is also available to assist providers with technical assistance and best practice methods used to improve program quality and address corrective action plans.
VPK Low Performing Providers
The Department of Education has released the VPK Curriculum Approval Process for Low Performing Providers (2010). Any LPP that has been waiting for this release of information will need to refer to this guide to assist you in completing the LPP requirements prior to starting any new Fall VPK programs.
Useful Links
State of Florida Administrative Code - Voluntary Prekindergarten Program defined in rule (60BB-8)
State of Florida Administrative Code - School Readiness Program defined in rule (60BB-4)
Contract Monitoring Forms Used By ELC-Manatee
Provider Contract Monitoring - School Readiness
Health and Safety Monitoring Forms Used By ELC-Manatee
Health and Safety Monitoring - Center
Health and Safety Monitoring - Informal Home










