School readiness programs have been designed to prepare children for school, particularly those from income-eligible families. These programs are intended to serve as a preventive measure for children at risk of future school failure. Priority for school readiness program participation is given to: children whose parents are economically disadvantaged, children who have been determined to be at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and children with special needs.

The ELC Board of Directors passed two important policies for School Readiness Providers: School Readiness Funded Provider license Policy and the Child Safety and Licensing Policy, read more.

Registration Sites - by appointment only

Miami-Dade Locations

South Service Center
The Centre at Cutler Bay Condominium
18951 SW 106 Ave.
Unit B-208
Miami, FL 33157

Central Service Center
United Way Building
3250 SW 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

North Service Center
Golden Glades Office Park
1515 NW 167th Street, Suite 320
Miami Gardens, FL 33169

Service Center Hours

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday: Not open to the public

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Last
Saturday of each month,

Monroe Locations

Upper Keys Service Center
Pink Plaza
103400 Overseas Highway, Suite 232
Hours of Operation:
• Monday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday: Not open to the public

Note: Closed daily from 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch.

Middle Keys Service Center
Co-location with Keys AHEC, Gulfside Village
5800 Overseas Highway, Suite 36
Hours of Operation:
• Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Note: Closed daily from 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch.

Lower keys Service Center
Professional Plaza
1111 12 St., Suite 206
Hours of Operation:
• Monday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday: Not open to the public

Note: Closed daily from 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch.
To contact any of these service centers, please call our Monroe office at 305-296-5557

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