Early Learning Coalition of Indian River
Address
2459 St. Lucie Avenue (14th Avenue)
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-7480
AKA:
Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin & Okeechobee Counties (ELCIRMO)
Description:
The Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties, Inc. (ELCIRMO) is defined and described in Chapter 1002, Florida Statutes. The Coalition was originally created in 1999 as a School Readiness Coalition and became an Early Learning Coalition with the signing of the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) legislation on January 2, 2005. ELCIRMO offers subsidized child care assistance and programs that give children a competitive start in life. ELCIRMO is responsible for the planning and implementation of school readiness and voluntary pre-kindergarten services in the three county areas. The Coalition is responsible for making decisions to meet the early education and child care needs of the children in our communities.
The Coalition sets priorities that are relevant to the children and families in the communities served. In addition to providing financial assistance for families, offer support, training and resources to community providers who serve approximately 7,800 children daily through the School Readiness, VPK and free Resource & Referral programs. Serving children and families from all socio-economic backgrounds through a network of child care and resource and referral programs. Computerized data systems allows trained counselors to track both supply and demand for all types of child care services on a daily basis. Parents seeking quality child care have a variety of options including center-based care, family child care, after-school care, preschool, summer camp, nanny information, odd hour, and sick care.
Along with free Resource and Referral services, work to enhance both the quality and supply of care through recruitment and training programs. Whether seeking to provide family child care in their homes or planning to open a child care center, offer start-up and technical assistance, as well as follow-up training and support.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 20, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2459 St. Lucie Avenue (14th Avenue)
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Mailing
10 SE Central Pkwy Ste 200
Stuart, FL 34994
Contacts
Marsha Powers
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(772) 567-7480
Fax
(772) 567-7420
Main/Stuart Office
(772) 220-1220
Toll-Free Phone
(877) 220-1223
Services
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Description
ELC of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties provides resources and referrals to all families looking for child care programs including School-Age, Head Start, Summer Camps, and Au-Pair agencies. In addition, ELC offers the free Voluntary Pre Kindergarten Program (VPK) to every 4 year old child, and provides financial assistance through subsidies to eligible working families. ELC also supports and assists potential and existing providers with free training and technical assistance to provide quality child care.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
ID.
Eligibility
Working families whose income does not exceed 150% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for Child Care Subsidy dollars. Child Care Resource and Referral services are free for all parents, providers, and community members without restriction.
Fees
Fee for Child Care Subsidy Program assigned by Sliding Scale
Intake Procedure
Parents seen by referral, appointment or walk-in. Verification of income, residency, and birth required.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Martin, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
ELC of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties provides resources and referrals to all families looking for child care programs including School-Age, Head Start, Summer Camps, and Au-Pair agencies. In addition, ELC offers the free Voluntary Pre Kindergarten Program (VPK) to every 4 year old child, and provides financial assistance through subsidies to eligible working families. ELC also supports and assists potential and existing providers with free training and technical assistance to provide quality child care.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
ID.
Eligibility
Working families whose income does not exceed 150% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for Child Care Subsidy dollars. Child Care Resource and Referral services are free for all parents, providers, and community members without restriction.
Fees
Fee for Child Care Subsidy Program assigned by Sliding Scale
Intake Procedure
Parents seen by referral, appointment or walk-in. Verification of income, residency, and birth required.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Martin, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
ELC of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties provides resources and referrals to all families looking for child care programs including School-Age, Head Start, Summer Camps, and Au-Pair agencies. In addition, ELC offers the free Voluntary Pre Kindergarten Program (VPK) to every 4 year old child, and provides financial assistance through subsidies to eligible working families. ELC also supports and assists potential and existing providers with free training and technical assistance to provide quality child care.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
ID.
Eligibility
Working families whose income does not exceed 150% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for Child Care Subsidy dollars. Child Care Resource and Referral services are free for all parents, providers, and community members without restriction.
Fees
Fee for Child Care Subsidy Program assigned by Sliding Scale
Intake Procedure
Parents seen by referral, appointment or walk-in. Verification of income, residency, and birth required.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Martin, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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