Upcoming Meetings and Events

5/27/09
Program & Strategy Committee Meeting

5/29/09
Quality Counts Overview Training (Spanish)

5/30/09
The Children's Trust Family Expo

Friday, May 8, 2009, was designated as Provider Appreciation Day. This special day is celebrated the Friday before Mother's Day to recognize early care and education providers; teachers; school-age program staff; center directors and staff; and every individual who is responsible for young children's education and care. I offer my most sincere thanks to the many professionals in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, as well as other communities throughout Florida for the important work they do to ensure our children have the best possible chance of succeeding in school and in life.

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News and Events

May 29, 2009: ELC and CDS will host "Day at the Park", click here.
May 19, 2009: Provider News Alert Issue 7 has been released, click here.
May 8, 2009: Governor Charlie Crist proclaims Provider Appreciation Day, click here.
April 27, 2009: Provider News Alert Issue 6 has been released, click here.
April 7, 2009: Provider News Alert Issue 5 has been released, click here.
April 8, 2009: NIEER's annual survey of state-funded preschool programs shows impressive expansion in enrollment and spending. However, the recession may reverse the trend, read more.

The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring early care and education for children in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Through a variety of affordable and innovative early education and voluntary pre-kindergarten programs, the Coalition serves more than 50,000 children ages birth to 12 years old and their families.

Founded in 2000, the Coalition is among 31 similar organizations in the State of Florida established following the enactment of the School Readiness Act, which consolidated Florida’s early learning services into one integrated program.