Fort Myers, FL
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CHILDREN'S LIVES BY PROVIDING FAMILIES, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, CARE-GIVERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN COLLIER, GLADES, HENDRY AND LEE COUNTIES, WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE FUTURE. THE EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS HAVE HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, SEAMLESS DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITH DIVERSE SETTINGS, AND WELL-EDUCATED, COMPETENT STAFF.
Ruling yearinfo
2002
Principal Officer
Ms. Susan Block
Main address
2675 Winkler Avenue Suite 300
Fort Myers, FL 33901 USA
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EIN
65-1144775
NTEE codeinfo
Kindergarten, Nursery Schools, Preschool, Early Admissions (B21)
Youth Development Programs (O50)
Kindergarten, Nursery Schools, Preschool, Early Admissions (B21)
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Programs and results
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Our programs
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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success,and who do the programs serve?
School Readiness Program
The School Readiness Program (SR) assist qualifying family within 150% of the Florida poverty level with child care expenses.
Voluntary Prekindergarten Program
Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares four-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and be four years old on or before September 1st of the current year to be eligible.
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
I.Enroll children in child care and pre-school options where they are safe and where they interact with trained staff members who are committed to continuous quality improvement;
II.Increase the availability of quality early learning programs to meet the demonstrated needs of families, particularly families who are working toward economic self-sufficiency;
III.Work to support children's emotional, intellectual, physical, and social well-being;
IV.Provide professional development opportunities for those engaged in early learning services;
V.Collaborate with community organizations critical to the realization of the Coalition's mission;
VI.Secure funding sufficient to support the mission of the Coalition;
VII.Maintain fiscal responsibility and direct resources to achieve intended outcomes.
VIII.Implement accountability measures that are accessible to the Coalition's stakeholders.
IX.Develop plans to educate the community on early learning issues and determine strategies that secure support for the mission.
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Financials
Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida
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Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida
Board of directors
as of08/14/2018
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Board chair
Mr. Gerry Poppe
Scott Bass
Glades County School District
Joseph Paterno
Workforce Development Board
Demetra Jordan
Dept. of Children & Families
Roger Mercado
Lee County Human and Veteran Services
Danna Breeden
Collier County Health Department
Yara duch*esne
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
Rita Dellatore
Kid City Early Learning Academy, LLC
Selina Jefferson
Mount Hermon Ministries/Dew of Hermon Early Learning Center
Damaris Boone
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
Michelle King
Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
Victor Mraz
Blue Chip Financial of Southwest Flordai
Marshall Bower
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools
Jason Himschoot
Goedle, Adamczyk, Deboest and Cross, PLLC
Denis Wright
Florida SouthWestern State College
Douglas Szabo
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Kimberly Ross
Ross Dynasty Cares
Elizabeth Pineda
Early Steps/Health Planning Council
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations?YesCEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? YesEthics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?YesBoard composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership?YesBoard performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?Yes