Early Learning Coalition of Orange County

Four-year-olds who attend VPK get a jump start on kindergarten learning with early literacy, math, language, and social skills. For more information, visit elcoforangecounty.org/what-is-vpk/ (2) #ELCOCares #earlylearning #VPK

@ELCOC CEO Dr. Scott Fritz has a special message. Watch the 🎥 ! youtu.be/U2c73mjO_2E ELCOC administers Florida’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) in Orange County. VPK is free for all four-year-olds residing in the state, regardless of parental income. (1)

A total of 17 organizations received grants worth $500,000 to improve financial literacy in our community! (2) #partnerships #thankyou

What an amazing morning at the @fairwindscu Foundation Community Impact Celebration at Full Sail University! The @ELCOC received a $20,000 grant to support our early education providers in improving their businesses. (1)

Celebrating Black History Month at the @ELCOC (February 1st to February 28th) 💚 💛 🧡 At ELCOC, we honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of African American families in our community. #ELCOCares #blackhistorymonth #earlylearning

Our mission is to provide every Orange County child with equal access to high quality early learning programs by supporting those who help children grow and develop. (2) #ELCOCares #childcare #earlylearning #schoolreadiness

Financial aid for child care? Yes! 🤗 The @ELCOC can help families find affordable, high-quality child care and even help them apply for financial aid (School Readiness Funding). For more info, call (407) 841-6607 📲 or visit 🔗 elcoforangecounty.org/what-is-school…. (1)

Parents and caregivers asked several questions about Autism Spectrum Disorder. The ELCOC is proud to partner with @AdventHealth and West Lakes Early Learning Center. (3) #ELCOCares #partnerships

Dr. Forrest delivered a presentation titled “The Ins and Outs of Autism” on Thursday, January 29th, at the Mayor William Beardall Senior Center in Orlando. Parents and caregivers asked several questions about Autism Spectrum Disorder. (2)

The @ELCOC's Early Learning Support Division and CEO Dr. Scott Fritz hosted Dr. Emily Forrest, a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician with AdventHealth, at its Peer Support Meeting. Watch the 🎥 (1)

It was part of Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America, a statewide Florida Department of Education initiative promoting joyful literacy every day. We can’t wait for next year. Until then, keep reading! 📚✨ (3) #ELCOCares #earlyearning #celebrateliteracyweek

Dozens of EPIC volunteers with the @ELCOC read patriotic books to children at several Orange Co. child care centers all this week. (2)

And that’s a wrap on Celebrate Literacy Week! 🇺🇸📚 Our final stops were Potter's House Academy and Washington Shores Primary Learning Center in Orlando. Watch the 🎥

📚 📚 📚 It has been a busy week of reading! And we aren’t done yet! Stay tuned for the final reading sessions on Friday! (2) #ELCOCares #earlyearning #celebrateliteracyweek

Stella the Star ⭐ Chief Brightness Officer for the @ELCOC stopped by Calvary City Christian Academy and Preschool in Orlando for Celebrate Literacy Week! Watch the 🎥 ELCOC Epic Volunteers read patriotic books 🇺🇸 to children in three classrooms. (1)

When kids get excited about reading, everyone wins! 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🤍 💙 🇺🇸 This year’s book theme is Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America. (2) #ELCOCares #earlyearning #celebrateliteracyweek

The @ELCOC Epic volunteers loved meeting new friends today at Orlando Day Nursery and Little Angels Child Care! 📚🤗 Watch the 🎥. Dozens of volunteers are visiting child care centers this week in honor of Celebrate Literacy Week. (1)

@ELCOC CEO Dr. Scott Fritz was honored to appear on @WESH News this morning to promote Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! and the 2026 ELCOC Diaper Drive! Watch the teaser video 🎥 below. And be sure to watch the entire 📺 WESH-TV interview, HERE! bit.ly/4aiy4BG

BRING DIAPERS TO OUR DROP-OFF EVENT: Sat. March 7, 2026: 10 am to 1 pm Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center 1723 Bruton Boulevard in Orlando You can make a BIG difference with just a box of diapers!! (3) #ELCOCares #Diaperdrive #40000diapers

There are 2 ways you can make a difference. BUY DIAPERS ON AMAZON: Shipped to ELCOC, we hand-deliver to the Central Florida Diaper Bank amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…... (2)