05/27/2026
You and your child's teacher can team up and make great things happen! Make sure your child is Kindergarten Ready by finding a quality preschool. We can help. Our services are free.
We serve the families of Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties. It is our goal to make certain tha
One of the best investments we can make in the life of a child is with their early education experiences. Research supports this and shows that when we pay attention to those early years, it has a direct link to a child’s success later in life. We are working toward a time when affordable high-quality early learning programs are available to families that need them. These programs allow parents/gu
05/27/2026
You and your child's teacher can team up and make great things happen! Make sure your child is Kindergarten Ready by finding a quality preschool. We can help. Our services are free.
05/24/2026
Our offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day.
05/22/2026
Take the first step to ensure your child is Kindergarten Ready!
Voluntary Prekindergarten is FREE for every Florida 4-year-old!
05/14/2026
At the Children's House Learning Center, Naples:
Practice makes perfect! Early Childhood Specialist Andreina Story presents teacher Sarah Macedo with a certificate, computer tablet, and other tools for her classroom. The award comes following the successful use of MarcoPolo Learning tools with her students. The Early learning Coalition SWFL is proud to partner with this organization dedicated to early education. The Children's House Learning Center
05/13/2026
Patricia Goodman from The Heights Center/Early Learning is one of the latest preschool teachers honored for her successful use of MarcoPolo Learning tools in her classroom.
05/12/2026
Reminder: Our offices are closed to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays - but all our services are still available! Apply for the School Readiness Program or register for Voluntary Prekindergarten through our website. We're still available by phone during these times.
Preschool teachers can lead the way to all the skills that enable your child to be Kindergarten Ready! If you need help finding a quality preschool near your home or work, contact us. All services are free of charge, or sign up for our newsletter https://www.elcofswfl.org/news
05/08/2026
Each year, volunteers from Humana host a book drive among their Florida employees. This year, 175 books were delivered to our coalition. Humana staff also take time to read at select preschools throughout the area. Here, two volunteers read to students at in Fort Myers.
05/08/2026
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