EARLY LEARNING SERVICES

Parents

Quality learning options are a high priority because children are counting on us to make sure they have every advantage and opportunity available for success in school and in life.

We know that children are actively learning wherever they are – at home, in child care, day care, preschool – and we recognize that parents are children’s first and most important teachers. We work hard to maintain a quality early learning system with programs that respect families’ individual needs.

To help answer your questions or concerns about child care, School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), or other related topics, and/or to have a packet of information mailed to you, staff are available Monday through Friday, from 8:00am until 5:00pm by calling toll free 1-866-357-3239.

Parents Menu

• OEL On-line Services
  • Child Care Services
  • Voluntary Prekindergarten
  • Parent Survey
• OEL Programs
  • Child Care Resource and Referral
  • School Readiness
  • Voluntary Prekindergarten
• Parent Resources
  • A Family Guide for Early Education and Child Care Options
  • A Quality Checklist for Evaluating Early Care and Education Programs
  • How can I get more information on my options?
  • Is early learning right for my family?
  • What are the benefits of early learning?
  • VPK Handbook
  • VPK Parent Surveys and Reports
  • Coalition-Child Care Resource and Referral Directory
  • CCR&R Standard Codes
  • Families with Disabilities and Special Child Care Needs
  • Locate a Resource and Referral Program
  • Performance Standards
  • Selecting Quality Care
  • State of Florida Child Care and Licensing Website
  • Understanding Your Growing Child
  • Warm Line/Inclusion

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Related Sites

• Child Care Aware
• Family Child Care Association
• Florida Directory for Early Childhood Services
• Florida KidCare - Health Insurance
• National Afterschool Association
• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
• Zero to Three

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Parent Survey
This survey is for parents with young children in early learning settings.  Please take time to complete the survey if you received a flyer from your child’s teacher or director of the program.  Thank you.

Choosing a quality child care provider, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider or other early education or after school program for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make as a parent.  We understand how important it is to you and your family that you have the knowledge you need to make an informed decision.  With the information we provide, we hope that you will be able to select a quality program you are most comfortable with that matches your family's and child's needs.