Child Care
Make informed decisions when choosing a child care provider, and get help paying for costs.
What is Child Care Resource and Referral?
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) services are free to all families who live, work, or plan to relocate to the Big Bend Region. CCR&R is an informational program that provides access to quality child care providers, partnerships, and community resources. Additionally, ELC supports potential and current child care providers with information on starting a child care business or enhancing your program. There is no charge for our services to families or providers. The Coalition offers referrals, not recommendations.
CCR&R is available from 8am – 6pm Monday thru Thursday, 8am – noon Fridays by calling 1-866-973-9030 or emailing ccrr@elcbigbend.org. You can submit a CCR&R intake form 24/7 by clicking here.
All families receiving Child Care Resource and Referral services will be contacted to complete a voluntary survey to gauge your customer service experience with our office. All responses are anonymous and confidential and will not affect your services.
The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region (ELC) is a private not-for-profit organization that provides services to families, children, and child care providers in the seven counties that comprise northern Florida’s Big Bend Region: Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla.
Click on the map below to learn more about the county you’re interested in.
2023-2024 Impact
25.9
Economic investment on quality early education
2204
Children enrolled in VPK
7174
Children enrolled in School Readiness
263
Contracted Child care providers
3705
Books distributed to support literacy
Color Me Blue: A Kid’s Art Auction Event
Tuesday November 5, 2024Color Me Blue is an art auction designed to bring together the Big Bend community in support of ELC’s mission and raise vital funds to make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.
Celebrate Family Engagement Month!
Tuesday November 5, 2024November is Family Engagement Month, a dedicated time to celebrate and strengthen the bond between families and children. At the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend, we understand that
Share Your Story!
Wednesday September 14, 2022How has ELC helped? We’d love to hear how ELC services benefitted you and your family! Click the button below to fill out the short form.
