PARENT NEWS January-February-March 2018

Bath Safety Month As parents, we do everything we can to ensure our children are safe each and every day! In support of Bath Safety Month, we would like to support you by providing some relevant consumer information and/or resources on this topic. Click for More Info! Children's Dental Health Month Healthy, Safe, and Strong! These descriptions are what all parents aspire to see in their children. During February, we want to raise awareness about the importance of children's dental health. Please see below for more information! Click for More Info!

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Milestones Matter! We want to encourage all parents to learn the signs of healthy development, monitor every child’s early development, and take action when there is a concern. One of our main focuses throughout the entire year is encouraging healthy child development. We also seek to create awareness about developmental disabilities and to teach the importance of inclusion within every aspect of life, especially our early learners! Click for More Info!

Registration OPEN: Voluntary Prekindergarten! Did you know that we offer a FREE child care program for all four-year-old children in Palm Beach County? 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 family income.

Register Today!

All Programs' "Fact Sheets" - Updated for Parents!

Child Care Resource and Referral School Readiness Voluntary Prekindergarten VPK Specialized Instructional Services

Our administrative oversight agency in Tallahassee, the Florida Office of Early Learning, provides all the Coalitions throughout Florida with informational resources and publications for us to share with our local parents/families. We wanted to let you know that these "fact sheets" have been updated for your review and usage: Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) School Readiness (SR) Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) VPK Specialized Instructional Services (SIS) Please use the links, within the buttons (above on your mobile or to the left on your desktop) , to access the revised fact sheets!

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Special Notice : If you require Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations to participate in any ELCPBC event or activity, please notify Ms. Christie Young, Single Point of Contact, by phone at 561-214-7424 or by e-mail at Christie.Young@elcpalmbeach.org within at least seven (7) days of the event. Accommodations will be provided at no extra charge. Sponsorship by the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, the State of Florida: Office of Early Learning, and the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County.