General Info

The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County was first established in 1999 by legislation and currently administers a program of $11 million of local, state and federal funds for the purpose of ensuring that all children enter school ready to learn, with a solid foundation they need to grow and develop. The Coalition is responsible for administering the local School Readiness and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs. To fulfill its mission, the Early Learning Coalition oversees a broad range of services to enhance the quality of child care and preschool educational services for young children in Sarasota, serving over 4000 children and assisting over 225 child care providers each year.