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Where can I find information about child care in Manatee County?

For parents looking for child care in Manatee County, the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County offers free, unbiased, personalized information on child care programs and providers in the area. Services include: A customized search for child care based on criteria you select such as location,...

Who can not have a Manatee County student ID number?

This option is ONLY for BRAND NEW students that NEVER BEFORE enrolled in a District of Manatee County School and DO NOT HAVE a Manatee County Student ID number (i.e. Students entering Kindergarten that DID NOT enroll with the ELC, transferring from private school or transferring from out of County/State).

What is the focus Parent Portal?

The FOCUS Parent Portal is a tool designed to enhance communication and involvement in your child's education while they are enrolled in a Manatee County public school. A FOCUS account will allow you to register your child for public school online and apply for School Choice during open enrollment session.

Where is the school district of Manatee County located in Florida?

Digital Resources Parent Center Elementary Secondary School District of Manatee County Google Maps215 Manatee Avenue WestBradenton, FL 34205(941) 708-8770 Resources: Give Feedback Transparency Florida Prohibition of Discrimination Accessibility

Child Care Resource and Referral

For parents looking for child care in Manatee County, the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County offers free, unbiased, personalized information on child care programs and providers in the area. Services include: A customized search for child care based on criteria you select such as location,...

School Readiness

School Readiness child care funding is available to eligible families to assist them in obtaining affordable, high quality child care. Children are eligible from birth through 12 years of age. If you and your family meet the below eligibility criteria, you may qualify for child care...

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free program designed to prepare four-year-old children for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. VPK is available to all four-year-olds born on or before September 1st that reside in Florida, regardless of...

Child Health and Development

The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County offers a variety of programs to help with early detection of physical or learning challenges in a child's life. If any concerns are found, we promote understanding between parents and providers of the condition and propose a course of action to best address...

Inclusion Services

The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County's Inclusion Specialist is able to connect families and providers with local resources and help ensure the child is in the least restrictive, and most appropriate environment. The Coalition makes available services to child care providers to enhance...

PALS Program

Parents play the most powerful and influential role in their children’s lives. Play and Learning Strategies also known as PALS is a research-based program that supports parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher. Trained PALS coaches meet with parents, providing...

Forms

Parent Forms Keeping Kids Safe - Product Recall Information SCHOOL READINESS FORMS Forms indicated with * are necessary during enrollment and redetermination. Completing these ahead of time where applicable will save time during the interview process. Grievance Policy Loss of Income School...

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is to provide and coordinate the services of school readiness programs, in an efficient manner, in order to help all children develop the skills needed to achieve future educational success, to support the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher, and to continue to improve the quality of services available in the community..

Child Care Resource and Referral

Child Care Resource and Referral is available to assist all families seeking quality and affordable child care options and local community resources. If you are interested in this free resource, please contact our CCR&R team at 941-757-2900 ext.