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SR for Providers

The School Readiness Program empowers school providers to build stronger communities and boost enrollment by fostering early learning experiences that ease the transition into kindergarten. Through partnerships with families and access to federal funding and professional development resources, providers not only enhance their educational offerings but also reinforce their leadership in early childhood education.

Are you interested in becoming a School Readiness Provider?

All School Readiness providers must apply every year.
Step 1 – Please review this guide:
Office of Early Learning – Health and Safety Handbook for Facilities

Step 2 – Contact your Early Childhood Specialists to learn more about creating an account in the DEL Provider Portal and to discuss contracting requirements.

Templates or Samples of additional documents needed for SR Contracts

Direct Deposit
IRS W-9 Form
Liability Insurance Certificate (Sample)

Additional forms or information used by School Readiness Providers

SR Providers - Resources
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Have Additional Questions?

If you have any questions about completing these documents, please contact your Early Childhood Specialist at the Coalition Office.
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Michelle Aguiar: michelle.aguiar@elcofswfl.org
Sarah Bedard: sarah.bedard@elcofswfl.org
Nayivis Valerino: nayivis.valerino@elcofswfl.org
Sherry Shupp: sherry.shupp@elcofswfl.org
Faydra Eliopoulos: faydra.eliopoulos@elcofswfl.org

Laws

Florida Statutes and Administrative Rules Related to Early Learning: 6M-4 titled Office of Early Learning – School Readiness Program

Learn to navigate the Provider Portal: Provider Portal User Guide

Our delivery system of school readiness programs is comprised of private, early childhood programs, family child care homes and school-based sites operated by public schools. School readiness programs are funded by both state and federal funds. This helps parents have access to high quality programs designed to meet the individual needs of their children.

Please update your current capacity here. Update your current capacity now by clicking the link and completing the form, this helps ELC connect families to facilities with available openings.