WHO WE ARE

All children deserve equal access to quality early education to help them thrive.

The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is committed to ensuring that every child in our community has equal access to high quality early learning programs by supporting those who help children grow and develop. Our vision is for every child in Orange County to enter Kindergarten with the foundation necessary to reach their full potential.

To provide the best possible start for children, we connect Orange County families to financial aid, parenting skills training, early learning and child care locator assistance , and other services. We also support child care and early learning providers throughout the county with coaching, training, and resources to ensure the highest standards of child care at all our providers' locations.

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Destination Kindergarten Breakfast

Destination KindergartenChildren in Orange County deserve the best possible start we can give them. The stars above represent the first 2,000 days… shining opportunities crucial to a child’s learning and […]

Trauma-Informed Classroom

Trauma Informed ClassroomThe Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is proud of its Special Projects programs that provide unique services and enrichment for children and early childhood teachers.They play an […]

Great Gardens

Great Gardens ProjectThe Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is proud of its Special Projects programs that provide unique services and enrichment for children and early childhood teachers.They play an […]

Circle of Security

Circle of Security Attachment ProgramThe Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is proud of its Special Projects programs that provide unique services and enrichment for children and early childhood teachers.They […]

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School Readiness

Florida’s School Readiness program provides eligible families financial assistance to enroll their children in quality child care and early learning programs.

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Provider Resources

Training and Support for Early Childhood EducatorsTake Your Center to the Next Level with Business InstituteELCOC’s Business Institute for Early Learning Entrepreneurs provides directors and owners with training in essential […]

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Voluntary PreKindergarten

In Florida, VPK is free for all four-year-olds regardless of income. Using age-appropriate curriculum, qualified VPK teachers prepare your four-year-old for the adventure of kindergarten.

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VPK SIS

In Florida, VPK is free for all four-year-olds regardless of income. Using age-appropriate curriculum, qualified VPK teachers prepare your four-year-old for the adventure of kindergarten.

School Readiness Program Support

SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM SUPPORT The ELCOC works to assist childcare providers with their SR services.ProvidersApply for a school readiness contract today! To apply for a new contract for the program […]

VPK Program Support

VPK PROGRAM SUPPORT The ELCOC works to assist childcare providers with their VPK services.ProvidersVoluntary Pre-Kindergarten forms and guidesVPK Enrollment for Providers:VPK bulk enrollment for Providers:VPK attendance for Providers: Instructions – […]

Recognizing Our Teachers

Teacher of the Month Recognition ProgramRecognize Outstanding Teachers with Us!The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County has more than 3500 early learning teachers making a difference in more than 30,000 […]

Contact Us

Contact UsWait! Did you check our staff directory first?Staff DirectoryTo apply for VPK, or to transfer or check the status of your VPK application, please contact us at 407-841-6607. Please allow 1-2 business […]

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Choosing Care for Your Child

Whether you need a few hours or a full week of child care for your infant, preschooler, or school-age child, our Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) specialists are available to help. Please note that we provide referrals, not recommendations.

Join Us

Join Us in Making a DifferenceSupport Early Childhood Education and Give Children a Strong Start in LifeBe a Champion for Orange County’s Youngest Citizens Your donation will make a big […]

CDA Alumni

CDA Alumni NetworkJoin the ICAN Institute4EL CDA Alumni NetworkICAN aims to unite and connect alumni of the Institute4EL’s CDA program and help members reach their professional goals beyond earning a […]