School Readiness
VPK
Family Portal
Provider Portal
Childcare Resources
Provider Services
Announcements
Is your child entering Kindergarten for 2021/2022 School Year?
The St. Lucie School District is currently accepting applications for Kindergarteners to enroll for the 2021/2022 School Year. For...
In-Person Visitors Suspended for ELC Building
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Early Learning Coalition office building is closed to in-person visitors, but our team remains...
Breaking News for SR & VPK Parents!
Update on School Readiness & VPK Services for parents! During these trying times, we want you to know that we are here to help...
COVID-19 Page with list of open child care centers
Read more about it on our Covid-19 page. http://recoverstlucie.org/ Many childcare centers are open, but some may have adjusted hours...
Open Enrollment for Voluntary Pre-K began January 1, 2021
If you have a child who will soon be 4 years old, then you know how curious she is or how much he may already know. VPK helps build a...
Hable Espanol?
Si está interesado en hablar con un especialista en recursos del cuidado del niño que hable Español, por favor llame al 772-595-6363 y pregunte por asistencia en Español.
Upcoming Events
Run for the Donuts is June 18, 2021, beginning at 7 PM
KidMania-To-Go is March 27, 2021 at Keiser University Parking Lot
We’ve turned our fabulous Kidmania into a drive-through parking lot event, to stay safe and be responsive to COVID-19 concerns. Families in Port St. Lucie will drive through more than fifteen different stations with their children, to receive books, to-go activities and information from our community partners. See special events or our social media for details!
KIDFun-to-Go Drive through event on April 10 at Percy Peek Parking Lot in Fort Pierce
ELC will host a fabulous drive-through event at the Percy Peek Gym Parking Lot with fifteen different stations, offering books, grab & go bags and fun stuff for the kids, on April 10, from 9-11:30 AM. It will features exactly the same stations and giveaways as at the PSL event, so pick the location and date that is most convenient to YOU! See our special events or visit our Facebook for details.
2nd Annual Run for the Donuts moved to June 18, 2021
Our 2021 event is finally up and ready for you, socially distanced, with staggered start, pre-bagged donuts and no crowds afterward! We changed the date to Friday, June 18, 2021 but everything fun is still the same! https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PortStLucie/RunfortheDonuts
LOOKING FOR QUALITY CHILDCARE?
Childcare Resource and Referral is available to assist all families seeking quality and affordable childcare option and local community resources. If you are interested in this free resource, please contact our Family Services Team at 772-595-6363. We are available M-F from 8 AM to 5 PM. FOR PROVIDERS: The ELC supports potential and current providers. We are available to offer information about starting a new childcare business and enhancing your program, and are also eager to assist providers with questions about the VPK and School Readiness Program, at 772-595-6363 or 772-595-6424.
Mission & Vision
The Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County is committed to providing a collaborative delivery system of quality child development programs and services to ensure our children become competent and productive individuals.
All of St. Lucie County’s children achieve educational success and become productive members of society.