“The Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway, Inc. is committed to supporting parents and quality early learning programs that lead to children’s educational success.”
News & Announcements
2020-2021 Meetings
2020/2021 MeetingsExec/Finance Committee Meetings: August 24, 2020 9:00am October 26, 2020 9:00 AM January 25, 2021 10:00 AM March 29, 20219:00 AM May 25, 20219:00 AM Board of Directors Meetings:August 26, 2020 9:00 AM October 28, 20209:00 AM January 27,...
ELCFG Finance 101 Overview 4/1/22
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway - Lake City, FLSpecial Event Notice:ELCFG Finance 101 Overview 4/1/2210:00 am - 11:00 am@ELCFG Training Room1104 SW Main BlvdLake City, FL 32024Please contact us if you would prefer to attend via zoom. ---
Vacant Board Position Open:
Faith-based child care provider (Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, or Union counties)Private Sector (Hamilton, Lafayette, or Suwannee Counties) If you're interested, please email lsurrency@elcgateway.org ---
Calendar
2021/2022 Meetings
Exec/Finance Committee Meetings:
August 31, 2021 9:00 AM
October 25, 2021 9:00 AM
March 28, 2022 8:30 AM
May 23, 2022 9:00 AM
Board of Directors Meetings:
September 1, 2021 9:30 AM
October 27, 2021 9:30 AM
January 26, 2022 9:30 AM
March 30, 2022 9:30 AM
May 25, 2022 9:30 AM
Quality Committee Meetings:
January 24, 2022 8:30 AM
About Us
Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway supports potential and current providers. We are available to offer information about starting a new child care business and enhancing your program. We are also eager to assist providers with questions about the VPK and School Readiness programs. Please contact our Provider Services Team Monday through Friday from 8:00AM until 5:00PM. Program Operations Director: Carrie Skinner 386-961-0126
The Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway is a non-profit organization that provides Child Care Resource and Referral and Early Learning services (School Readiness and Voluntary Pre-kindergarten – VPK) in Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee and Union counties.
HOURS & LOCATION
Location: 1104 SW Main Blvd, Lake City, FL, 32025
Telephone: (386)-752-9770 or (866)-752-9770
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
*APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE*
Child Care Resource & Referral Services
There are no charges/fees associated with provider listings in the Child Care Resource and Referral Services Database. If you are asked to provide a payment for a child care referral or listing in the Child Care Resource and Referral Services database, please call Florida’s Division of Early Learning Resource & Referral Network at 1-866-357-3239. The information reported about a provider’s program is objective program information that is based on standards that are attainable for providers based on their type of care.
What we Do
The Coalition Strives to:
Promote quality Early Learning programs in the five counties. Identify programs that provide young children with experiences that will help them achieve school readiness.
Provide developmental screenings for young children. Work with public schools, private and faith based providers and family child care homes to promote quality Early Learning experiences that focus on all areas of a child’s development.
Help increase the availability of quality early learning programs in the five counties by assisting new providers and recruiting providers to participate in the School Readiness and VPK programs.
Provide families with the early learning and child care support they need to help them to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Child Care Resource & Referral Information
386) 752-9770 | (866) 752-9770 | 1104 SW Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 32025
Child Care Resource & Referral Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email Questions to familyservices@elcgateway.org
An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711
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