Important Information for Applicants and New Providers
Applying to offer VPK or School Readiness services? We understand there are many questions to consider and steps to take on your way to becoming a quality early learning center in Broward County. The good news is our skilled Provider Relations Staff are ready to assist. You may reach them at 954-377-2188.
Be sure to review the helpful Provider Resources Page that ELC Broward curates for our partners to answer questions and keep you on target. For specific information about VPK and School Readiness, click to reach our helpful guidelines on becoming a provider and running a stellar program:
VPK Provider Page
School Readiness Provider Page
Achieving Success as a New Provider
It takes a lot of commitment, focus, and determination to be a top-level early learning provider. The community holds a high expectation for performance and values accountability, but our partners aren’t alone in achieving and maintaining excellence in operations. ELC Broward offers tools and measures that promote consistent quality delivery and help monitor goals, outcomes and improvement plans. Whether you need professional development programming or curriculum planning, reach out to our team as your partner in progress.
Be sure to visit these pages regularly for valuable knowledge and support:
Provider Resources
Training Video Vault
Quality and Education
Provider Learning and Networking (P.L.A.N. Meetings)
We believe in building a community with our child care providers. Our monthly Provider Learning and Networking “PLAN” meetings are an opportunity for providers to collaborate, exchange ideas and provide feedback on current events impacting the provider community. You’ll also receive updates from the ELC Broward leadership team, community members and partners on topics that impact you, such as early care, education legislation and information relating to School Readiness and the Voluntary Pre-kindergarten program.