Contact us

Thank you for your interest in the Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland. We serve the parents and early care & education providers in a four-county area (counties listed below). Please contact the local office listed for your county to access local services and information.

Charlotte County | DeSoto County | Hardee County | Highlands County

You can also speak to our friendly administrative staff.

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Charlotte County Office

3028 Caring Way, Suite 4
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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Phone: 941-255-1650
Fax: 941-255-5856

Hours

Monday 8:00-5:30
Tuesday 8:00-5:30
Wednesday 8:00-5:30
Thursday 8:00-7:00
Friday 8:00-12:30

Directions From South I-75

Traveling from Fort Myers:
Exit on 170 (Kings Hwy/CR 769)
Turn Left to Port Charlotte
Travel approximately 2.5 miles (pass 5 lights)
Turn Right on Olean Blvd.
Travel approximately 2.5 miles (pass 3 lights)
(1 block after 3rd light) Turn Right on Caring Way
About 100 feet the office is on the right hand side
3028 Caring Way, Suite 4, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Directions From North I-75

Traveling from Sarasota:
Exit 170 (Kings Highway/ CR 769)
Turn right to Port Charlotte

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DeSoto County

4 West Oak Street, Suite H
Arcadia, FL 34266
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Phone: 863-494-5233
Fax: 863-494-5291

Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00-5:30
Tuesday 8:00-5:30
Wednesday 8:00-5:30
Thursday 8:00-7:00
Friday 8:00-12:30

Directions From Parking lot in Charlotte

Start out going left on Caring Way toward Tamiami Trail
Turn left onto Olean Blvd
Turn left onto Kinga Hwy / CR-769 N. Continue to follow CR-769 N
Turn slight right onto CR-761
Turn left onto US-17 N / FL-35 N
Turn left onto E Oak St
End at 4 W Oak St Arcadia, FL

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Hardee County

324 N. 6th Ave.
Wauchula, FL 33873
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Phone: 863-767-1002
Fax: 863-767-1007

Hours

Monday 8:00-5:30
Tuesday 8:00-5:30
Wednesday 8:00-5:30
Thursday 8:00-7:00
Friday 8:00-12:30

Directions From the North

Start out going North on US-17 N / FL-35 N toward Keeton Road
Make a U-Turn at Keeton Road onto US-17 S / FL-35 S
End at 324 Hwy 17 South, Wauchula, FL 33873

Directions From the South

324 Hwy 17 South, Wauchula, FL 33873

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Highlands County

209 N. Ridgewood Drive
Sebring, FL 33870
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Phone: 863-314-9213
Fax: 863-314-4480

Hours

Monday 8:00-5:30
Tuesday 8:00-5:30
Wednesday 8:00-5:30
Thursday 8:00-7:00
Friday 8:00-12:30

Directions From the North

Travel South Bound on US 27 to Sebring Parkway and turn left.
Continue on Sebring Parkway. The road will curve to the right.
Continue to North Ridgewood Drive.
Turn right on Ridgewood Drive.
The Early Learning Coalition is on the right hand side.

Directions From the South

Travel North Bound on US 27 to Lakeview Drive and turn right.
Turn slightly right onto South Ridgewood Drive.
Go around the circle and turn right onto North Ridgewood Drive.
The Early Learning Coalition will be on the left hand side.

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ELCFH Administrative Staff

Anne Bouhebent - Executive Director

Marjorie Bateman - Associate Director: Quality

Anna Brookbank - Associate Director: Client Services & Finance

Jeanne Griffith - Associate Director: Special Projects

Helena Sloan - Associate Director: Human Resources

Pam Greve - Finance Coordinator

Olga Olvera - Client Services Coordinator (Charlotte/DeSoto)

Carla Herron - Client Services Coordinator (Hardee/Highlands)

Shujwana Lamy - HIPPY Coordinator

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Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events