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Donate Helping Families Ensure Their Children Enter School Ready to Learn Apply for VPK Childcare Assistance Head Start Programs News Volunteer View en español We are Episcopal Children’s Services Episcopal Children’s Services helps underserved children in Northeast and Central Florida build a strong foundation for educational success. Working with children from birth to age 5 – the most critical years for cognitive development – ECS’s dedicated teachers and staff use curriculums based on the latest research and best practices to help families ensure their youngsters enter school ready to learn. A recognized leader in early childhood education for more than 50 years, ECS serves over 50,000 children and their families in 14 counties: Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St John’s, Alachua, Marion, Lake, Citrus, Gilchrist, Dixie, and Levy. We believe that educating a child not only improves their odds for success but also strengthens the entire community. ECS programs use a “whole child” approach that helps kids grow intellectually, emotionally and socially. We also provide resources and training to caregivers in order to enhance access to high-quality childcare. Recently recognized as the “Third Largest Nonprofit in Northeast Florida” by the Jacksonville Business Journal, Episcopal Children’s Services has a history of strong financial management and transparency. If you choose to support ECS, 100% of your monetary donation will go to support our programs. Any amount you can share will be greatly appreciated and put to good use helping us serve children and families in our local communities. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save OPEN RFP’s 2020-2021 Head Start/Early Head Start Childcare Center Partnership (CCP) RFP Episcopal Children’s Services (ECS) is looking for private child care owners and directors who are interested in taking on a challenging but rewarding role as an Early Head Start or Head Start Child Care Partner. The full RFP may be viewed via this link. Questions About Child Care? Our Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) specialists have the answers! Call us today to talk with one of our experienced child care professionals. We help our families find child care that is easily accessible, educational, safe, and affordable through Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) – a free service offered to you by the Office of Early Learning. Our CCR&R services can help your family by providing a customized list of local child care options; information about quality child care; financial assistance strategies and opportunities; referrals to other community resources and programs. To learn more about services offered through the Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) program, click here . The ECS Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for legal holidays. Click here for office locations. Providers Episcopal Children’s Services supports potential and current providers. We are available to offer information about starting a new child care business and enhancing your program. We are eager to assist providers with questions about the VPK and School Readiness programs. Please contact our provider contract services department located at 8443 Baymeadows Rd in Jacksonville at 904-726-1500 ext 7054 To speak with a CCR&R Counselor, call us today! 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