Early Learning Coalition of Seminole

the purpose of the early learning coalition of seminole (elc), now in its 19th year, is to invest in the future of our community, by investing in the lives of our children through the provision of quality early education and child care. by providing families with financial assistance for child care, we help to educate the next generation, which translates to higher employment and self-sufficiency for seminole county families. in addition, we help all families with locating child care providers based on their needs, preference and available resources. we also offer developmental screenings to make sure children are reaching appropriate milestones as well as free vision and hearing screenings for children aged 0-4. research has proven that early childhood education is essential for a child’s development of critical skills and provides a foundation for future success. we aim to improve opportunity and reduce stress on parents by offering affordable child care, which allows them to better