Florida’s Office of Early Learning (FOEL)/Department of Education and the Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway is pleased to announce the distribution of CARES funds awarded to Child Care Programs in Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, and Union counties…
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Board Position Open:
ELCFG has an open position on the Board for a faith-based provider in Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, or Union counties. If you’re interested, please email lsurrency@elcgateway.org
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“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.”
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2021 Advance Child Tax Credit
2021 Advance Child Tax Credits start July 15. For more information, please click here.
Finance Director/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Open Position
Reports to: Executive Director/CEO Classification Status: Salaried/Exempt; is classified as exempt and encompasses the basic requirements stipulated by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Job Summary: This management position is responsible for the compliance and processing...
Program Support Specialist -Open Position
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway - Lake City, FL Full-time Classification Status: Non-Exempt: This position is classified as non-exempt status and encompasses the basic requirements stipulated by The Fair Labor Standards Act Job Summary: This is a highly...
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Upcoming Meetings
Upcoming and Most Recent
Executive/Finance Committee Meeting:
TBD
Upcoming and Most Recent
Board of Directors Meeting:
When: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Time: 9:30 am
Items for Approval:
- Agenda and Minutes (A&B)
- Approval Items(C-L)
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Hours & Location
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 at 386-752-9770 Monday through Friday from 9:00AM until 5:00PM.
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.
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: Mon – Thurs 9:00am – 4:15pm, Friday 8:30am-12pm
Child Care Resource & Referral Services
Child Care Resource and Referral Services is an information service which does not license, endorse, nor recommend any type of early care and education provider over another. It is suggested that parents visit several programs to determine which one best serves the needs of their family. Parents are encouraged to visit providers before a decision is made to place their child.
There are no charges/fees associated with a provider listing in the Child Care Resource and Referral Services Database or for referrals to your program. If you are asked to provide a payment for a referral or listing in the Child Care Resource and Referral Services database, please call Florida’s Office 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 – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Email Questions to familyservices@elcgateway.org
Operating / Walk In Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Appointment Only
Friday – Staff Hours 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Closed to the Public
*Hours may vary due to the COVID 19 pandemic, staff and business professional development training, please call 386-752-9770 in advance to confirm.
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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