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About ECS4Kids

ECS4Kids (Episcopal Children’s Services) helps underserved children in Northeast and Central Florida succeed in school and beyond. Through early childhood education programs like VPK, Head Start, and School Readiness, we offer crucial support and guidance to families seeking high-quality care and educational opportunities. For over 50 years, our mission has been to build a strong foundation for each child, ensuring they are prepared for lifelong learning and success.

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Download the ECS4Kids App

Stay connected and easily access resources on the go with the ECS4Kids mobile app.

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Apply for VPK

Enroll your child in Florida’s free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program to enhance early learning and prepare them for educational success.

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Get Child care Assistance

Access high-quality child care and financial assistance with our School Readiness and Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) services.

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Apply to Head start Programs

Head Start & Early Head Start are free programs dedicated to building school readiness for children of families with low incomes.

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Getting Involved in the Community

Donate

Donate

Make a difference in a child’s life today. Your tax-deductible donation helps provide critical services and educational opportunities to children and families in need across Florida.

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Volunteer

Volunteer

Join our mission by volunteering your time and talents. From classroom support to community outreach, volunteers play a vital role in helping us serve Florida’s children.

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"The most valuable thing that ECS did for us was it helped me and my wife instill values in our daughter."

- Jason W.

Questions About Child Care?

Our Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) specialists have the answers! Call us today to talk with one of our experienced child care professionals. We help our families find child care that is easily accessible, educational, safe, and affordable through Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) – a free service offered to you by the Division of Early Learning.

Our CCR&R services can help your family by providing a customized list of local child care options, information about quality child care, financial assistance strategies and opportunities, and referrals to other community resources and programs. To learn more about services offered through the Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) program and to request Child Care Provider Listings, click here.

The ECS4Kids Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for local, state, or federal holidays. For Immediate Assistance outside of our normal business hours you may also contact United Way by dialing 211 or visit www.211.org.

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Providers

ECS4Kids supports current and potential child care providers. We are available to offer information about starting new child care businesses and enhancing existing programs, always eager to assist providers with questions about the VPK and School Readiness programs. Please contact our provider contract services department located at 8649 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, FL at 904-726-1500 ext 7054.

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CCR&R Counselors

To speak with a CCR&R Counselor, call us today!

Baker County: 904-259-4225
Bradford County: 904-964-1543
Clay County: 904-213-3939
Nassau County: 904-432-0009, ext. 2626
Putnam County: 386-385-3450
St. Johns County: 904-770-2565
Toll free: 1-800-238-3463
Administrative Office: 904-726-1500
Fax: 904-726-1522

Vendors

Interested in becoming a vendor with ECS? If so, please complete the form below to be added to our vendor database.

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Open RFPs and RFQs

Explore current Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to partner with ECS4Kids.

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BidNet Direct Open Solicitations

Review our active solicitations on BidNet Direct and submit your proposals to support our early childhood education programs.

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serves over

5,000

VPK students
every year

operates

30

Head Start/Early Head Start centers

serves over

27,000

Children and their families in 14 counties

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