The ELC is charged with administering School Readiness (financial assistance for child care), Voluntary Prekindergarten, and Resource and Referral Programs. As a new or existing provider, you receive free child care referrals by creating/updating your provider profile on the DEL Provider Services Portal. There are no charges or fees associated with a provider listing in the CCR&R database or for unbiased referrals to your program. If you are asked to provide payment for a referral or a listing in the CCR&R database, please contact the Division of Early Learning Resource and Referral Network at (866) 357-3239 or at www.floridaearlylearning.com.
Please feel free to contact the Provider Relations Department should you require any technical assistance or have any questions by calling (941) 757-2900, Ext. 2300.
