Who We Are
We believe that every child’s future starts with a strong foundation.
From birth to age five, a child’s brain develops faster than at any other time in their life. We exist to make sure those years are filled with wonder, safety, and the building blocks of lifelong success. We are a nonprofit agency focused on high-quality early care and education – working with families and child care providers to prepare children to enter kindergarten ready to succeed.
CEO Message
Welcome to the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County (ELCP), where the early learning and discovery journey begins! The early years are a crucial period in a child's life.
These formative years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning, curiosity, and growth. We are committed to building strong, collaborative relationships in our community and providing a wide range of resources and opportunities to ensure that every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Thank you for trusting us with your children's care and education. We encourage you to explore our website to discover more about our programs, values, and the vibrant community we are creating together.
Warm regards,
Lindsay Carson
Chief Executive Officer
Performance
Strategic Plan
ELCP's community assessment outlining our goals to support families and early learning educators.
READ MOREAnnual Reports
Explore our early childhood education
achievements and initiatives in Pinellas.
Audit/Form 990
Our priorities show in our investments, with 96% of
expenditures supporting families and providers.
Partners
We are thankful for our generous partners who have assisted us in accomplishing our mission. Together, we are creating a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. Check out our partners HERE
ELCP Marketing Toolkit
ENGAGE Families. INSPIRE Children. ELEVATE Educators.
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