ELCFH is seeking Board member applications for Private  Sector and Gubernatorial positions.

Please click HERE for more information and get involved!

             Apply for child care financial assistance and

                 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Programs

                   Current and newly invited clients

        Click Here to read about VPK and to see VPK Parent Online Registration System

     Frequently Asked Questions- Click Here.

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NEW FOR 2017 Provider Portal

Currently all contracted child care providers are registering their businesses through the Office of Early Learning Provider Portal so that they will be ready for full implementation mid-year 2017 (June-July). 

Full implementation will allow providers to complete monthly attendance records, view payments, submit changes to holidays or their reimbursement rates and many other exciting feature.  HOWEVER, in the months of January and February 2017, providers should be concentrating on getting their businesses registered in the Provider Portal.

For the time being and until further notice, monthly attendance forms need to be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the most secure method of submission, plus a automatic reply back for your records.

Use the following link to get started registering your business:

The link to access the Provider Portal is https://providerservices.floridaearlylearning.com

The application process for School Readiness and VPK for FY 17-18 is now being initiated to those providers who have an ACTIVE status in the OEL Provider Portal. Summer VPK was released in Mid-April through the provider portal.    Please read your PROVIDER BLAST emails for the most current information.

Click on the following documents for Quick Tips and also the Provider Portal User Guide.

Direct your questions regarding the provider portal to Anna Brookbank via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tina Yates at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                                             

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