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February 25, 2025

ELCOC Diaper Drive Goal Exceeded

Orlando, FL – The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its annual Diaper Drive, surpassing its original goal of 30,000 diapers by an impressive 65%. Thanks to the generosity of the community, ELCOC collected 49,494 diapers, all of which will be donated to the Central Florida Diaper Bank to support families in need.

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December 19, 2024

ELCOC Diaper Drive

Orlando, FL –The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) is now collecting diapers for Orange County families. This year’s goal is 30,000 diapers. All diapers will be delivered to the Central Florida Diaper Bank. Babies use up to 3,000 diapers in their first year of life alone. Pull-ups are also needed during toilet training with the goal of a child not needing diapers at all.

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September 19, 2024

MarcoPolo App for Families

The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, Orange County Public Schools, and MarcoPolo are now providing VPK (voluntary pre-kindergarten) enrolled children the “MarcoPolo World School-Transition to Kindergarten and Beyond” program to use at home.

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May 6, 2024

Hundreds of Families Attend “Slide into Summer” Family Event

Orlando, FL – The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) is thrilled to announce another wonderfully attended Slide into Summer event. More than 300 families joined the ELCOC for a day aimed at promoting family engagement and literacy.

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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.

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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).

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