Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida (2024)

Fort Myers, FL|www.elcofswfl.org

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

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Kindergarten, Nursery Schools, Preschool, Early Admissions (B21)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Kindergarten, Nursery Schools, Preschool, Early Admissions (B21)

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Our programs

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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

    Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

    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

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    Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida

    Board of directors
    as of08/14/2018

    SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

    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

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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?Yes
    • CEO oversight
      Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
    • Ethics and transparency
      Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?Yes
    • Board composition
      Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership?Yes
    • Board performance
      Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?Yes
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