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ECS4Kids Providers

Whether you’re an established child care provider or just getting started, ECS4Kids offers a wealth of early learning provider resources to support your journey. With our comprehensive guidance and training, you can help build a brighter future for Florida’s youngest learners.


School Readiness Providers

School Readiness Providers play a vital role in offering child care services and referrals for families in low-income households across Florida. ECS4Kids equips providers with specialized resources, including developmental screenings and targeted training, all aimed at enhancing the services offered to families and children across Florida.

VPK Providers

As a VPK Provider, you are at the forefront of preparing four-year-olds for their educational journeys. ECS4Kids supports you with resources that enhance your teaching practices and create opportunities for physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, ensuring children are well-prepared for kindergarten.

BECOME A SCHOOL READINESS PROVIDER

Join our network of School Readiness Providers and gain access to a multitude of resources that support your professional and operational needs. ECS4Kids provides compliance assistance and offers continuous educational resources to help you maintain high standards of care and education.

BECOME A VPK PROVIDER

Becoming a VPK Provider means joining a community committed to excellence in early childhood education. ECS4Kids provides comprehensive support through the application and setup process, ongoing educational resources, and tools that help you meet the specific needs of preschool-aged children.

Provider Training Information

Accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), ECS4Kids is dedicated to the continuous professional development of our providers. As a result of this, ECS4Kids is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. We offer a wide range of training resources, from webinars and workshops to hands-on coaching, to ensure you stay at the forefront of early childhood education practices and compliance.

CoachJax!

CoachJAX is a team of 16, including 12 Early Learning Specialists, dedicated to improving early learning in Duval County. They partner with private providers to enhance teacher-child interactions, optimize learning environments, and support school readiness. Through the Workforce Development Grant, CoachJAX collaborates with the Early Learning Coalition of Duval and Kids Hope Alliance to provide ongoing coaching and resources.