February 23, 2024
ELCOC Exceeds Diaper Drive Goal, Collecting 25,594 Diapers for Those in Need
Orlando, FL – In an amazing display of community support, the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County and Head Start of Orange County exceeded their target goal of 15,000 diapers. They collected 25,594 diapers for this year’s diaper drive. All diapers donated were collected for the Central Florida Diaper Bank.
February 20, 2024
Frequently asked questions – direct services
In alignment with the Division of Early Learning’s (DEL) service delivery model, the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) will be providing direct services to families and childcare providers previously handled by Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C).
February 13, 2024
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF ORANGE COUNTY TO OFFER DIRECT SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS
Orlando, FL – In alignment with the Division of Early Learning’s (DEL) service delivery model, the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) will be providing direct services to families and childcare providers previously handled by Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C). These services include School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) family eligibility, SR and VPK Childcare provider payments, child screening, and Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) services.
January 26, 2024
ELCOC Diaper Drive Exceeds 5,000 – Join the Push for 15,000 and Make a Difference!
Orlando, FL – The Early Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 5,134 diaper donations! However, the mission is far from over as the coalition strives to reach a target of 15,000 diaper donations to assist Orange County families in need.
January 10, 2024
2024 Diaper Drive
Press Release: ELCOC Strives to Collect 15,000 Diapers for Orange County Families in Need The Early Coalition of Orange County and Head Start of Orange County are teaming up again to kick off this year's diaper drive starting Wednesday, January 10, and ending with a drive-through event on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
January 9, 2024
The Division of Early Learning Newsletters
Information provided by the The Division of Early Learning to help parents prepare their children for school, support their learning and assist them in finding child care.
November 28, 2023
ELCOC Welcomes Governor Appointed Members
Orlando, FL – Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Linda Shaughnessy as Chair, Dimitra "Jamie" Kay Bennett, and Jose Vicente to the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County.
September 6, 2023
Adding FUNdamentals Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
We partnered with Junior Achievement of Central Florida, Addition Financial Credit Union, and Orange County Public Schools to launch the “Adding FUNdamentals” program.
July 17, 2023
Help, I need child care!
Finding childcare can be bewildering, time-consuming, and expensive, but ELCOC makes it easy for Orange County families to locate the care they need.