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(904) 726-1500 SearchHome Our Programs Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) VPK Parents Find a VPK School How to Register Required Forms and Documentation VPK Providers Become a VPK Provider VPK FAST Progress Monitoring Provider Licensing Technical Assistance School Readiness Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Family Engagement Parent and Community Resources COVID-19 Related Resources for Families Child Care Provider Search As Featured in the Local Media Provider Services DEL’s School Readiness Approved Curriculum School Readiness Provider FAQ Regional Training Institute CDA 2.0 Head Start/ Early Head Start Center ASQs Head Start Locations COVID-19 Related Resources for HS/EHS Families Home Based Resources Centers Map Head Start & Early Head Start ELC at Good Shepherd Child Care Partners ***Do Not Remove***Who We Are Board of Trustees Staff Head Start Council Financial Reports News CEO Transition Newsroom 2022 FHSA Award Winners Join Us Donate Work With Us Volunteer Events Wine Women and Shoes 2024 Calendar Contact Us Join Our Mailing List Home Our Programs Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) VPK Parents Find a VPK School How to Register Required Forms and Documentation VPK Providers Become a VPK Provider VPK FAST Progress Monitoring Provider Licensing Technical Assistance School Readiness Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Family Engagement Parent and Community Resources COVID-19 Related Resources for Families Child Care Provider Search As Featured in the Local Media Provider Services DEL’s School Readiness Approved Curriculum School Readiness Provider FAQ Regional Training Institute CDA 2.0 Head Start/ Early Head Start Center ASQs Head Start Locations COVID-19 Related Resources for HS/EHS Families Home Based Resources Centers Map Head Start & Early Head Start ELC at Good Shepherd Child Care Partners ***Do Not Remove***Who We Are Board of Trustees Staff Head Start Council Financial Reports News CEO Transition Newsroom 2022 FHSA Award Winners Join Us Donate Work With Us Volunteer Events Wine Women and Shoes 2024 Calendar Contact Us Join Our Mailing List Helping Families Ensure Their Children Enter School Ready to Learn New CEO Named at One of Florida’s Largest Youth Service Non-Profits Episcopal Children’s Services welcomes Dr. Natalya Bannister Roby as President & Chief Executive Officer Click Here Apply Now for Our Head Start and Early Head Start Programs Apply Now | Aplica Ya in Baker, Bradford, Clay, Nassau, Duval, Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Citrus and Lake Counties! 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 27,000 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 Second 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. 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 Division 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 and to request Child Care Provider Listings, 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 local, state, or federal holidays. For Immediate Assistance outside of our normal business hours you may also contact United Way by dialing 211 or visit https://www.211.org/ 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 8649 Baypine Rd in Jacksonville at 904-726-1500 ext 7054 To speak with a CCR&R Counselor, call us today! Baker County: 904-259-4225 Bradford County: 904-964-1543 Clay County: 904-213-3939 Nassau County: 904-432-0009 , ext. 2626 Putnam County: 386-385-3450 St. Johns County: 904-770-2565 Toll free: 1-800-238-3463 Administrative Office: 904-726-1500 Fax: 904-726-1522 Interested in becoming a vendor with ECS? If so, please complete the form below to be added to our vendor database. Vendor List Signup Open RFPs and RFQs 2024 Childcare Partnership RFP 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 and/or Head Start Partner. Child Care Partners are private Child Care centers, and small community-based businesses, that take in Early Head Start and/or Head Start children. Click the link above to learn more! LENA Grow System The product(s) or services, manufactured by the vendor listed on this page, may be a Sole Source” or a Single Source” (only ONE Source in which to purchase the product or service). In accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(5)(c), Single Source requirements must be posted for a period of seven (7) business days. If you believe you have a like” product, please contact the Buyer in the listing below. Like” shall mean equal, equivalent, and/or identical. If the Purchasing Department does not receive like” product information during the posting period, the purchase order shall be issued to the listed vendor. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. PUR-7776 Description of Intended Single Source Purchase BidNet Direct Open Solicitations Episcopal Children’s Services has partnered with BidNet as part of the Florida Purchasing Group to post bid opportunities to this site. As a vendor, you can register with the Florida Purchasing Group and be sure that you see all available bids and opportunities. By selecting automatic bid notification, your company will receive emails once Episcopal Children’s Services has a bid opportunity that matches your company’s business. In addition, the site handles bid opportunities, RFPs, and RFQs for other member governmental agencies throughout Florida. Episcopal Children’s Services looks forward to providing you with more bid...