OUR MISSION
To enhance children’s school readiness by providing opportunities for quality early learning, while strengthening family stability for a healthy community.
What’s Happening at ELCFV
- Donate to the Volusia County Imagination Library between now and December 31st and DOUBLE your impact! Click here for details.
- Join ELCFV for Parenting Partners on December 9th and connect with other families! Click here for more details.
- Support the ELCFV Toy Drive - donate a new, unwrapped toy or donate from our Amazon Wishlist! Click here for more details.
- All families receiving Child Care Resource and Referral services, a School Readiness eligibility determination or redetermination, or VPK enrollment will be contacted to complete a voluntary survey to gauge your customer service experience with our office. All responses are anonymous and confidential and will not affect your services.
For families and providers needing extra support with challenging behaviors or special needs referrals, call the Warm Line at 386-323-2400 ext. 8804 to speak with an Inclusion Specialist.
The Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK) is a free prekindergarten program for 4 and some 5-year-olds who reside in Florida, preparing them for kindergarten and beyond.
The School Readiness (SR) Program helps Flagler and Volusia families with the cost of childcare.
CCR&R is available to help families find quality childcare, community resources, childcare discounts, developmental screenings and more.
Find out about our many initiatives, from Firefighter Friendly and Officer Friendly, to Babies Rock and Buddy Benches.
We support current and potential providers and CCR&R is available to offer information about starting a new child care business and enhancing your program. We are also eager to assist providers with questions about VPK and School Readiness Programs.