School Readiness Information - Early Learning Coalition of Duval
Get Information About the School Readiness Program

Get Information About the School Readiness (SR) Program


The School Readiness (SR) Program provides financial assistance to eligible families for early education and child care so they can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future. Services vary based on individual needs and range from full-time child care to before and after school care.

Early learning providers must be licensed, accredited, or licensed exempt from the approved agencies to enter into an SR contract. To learn how to become a child care provider, please visit the Department of Children and Families.

Become a School Readiness (SR) Provider


  • Contact Providers Services at ylundy@elcduval.org or 904-208-2044, ext. 511, to register for a new SR Provider Orientation. Click here for a list of upcoming SR and VPK Provider Orientation dates and times.
  • If you do not have an existing provider account, go to the Provider Portal and create a Provider Profile.
  • If you already have a provider account, complete and submit a Provider Profile. Once it’s approved by the ELC of Duval, you may complete a SR contract.
  • Click here to watch a Division of Early Learning video about becoming a legally operating child care provider.

What is the Provider Portal?


The Provider Portal is a single statewide information system used by early learning coalitions and providers across Florida. Providers can access their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can make updates to the following:

  • Provider Profile
  • School Readiness and VPK contracts
  • Attendance rosters
  • ASQ information
  • Document maintenance (license, background screening, credentials, etc.)

Program Assessments/CLASS


Eligible providers will participate in Program Assessments/CLASS. For more information about Program Assessments/CLASS, click here.

ASQ Screenings


As part of the SR contract, every child enrolled in School Readiness must be screened using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). For more information about ASQ screenings, click here.

I need help with the SR contract or provider profile


StaffCenterContact Information
Kendra Dotson
Specialist
1st – Chokdotson@elcduval.org
904-479-4460
Yashika Lundy
Specialist
Chr – Emylundy@elcduval.org
904-479-5154
Jalise Young-Simpkins
Specialist
En – Laejyoungsimpkins@elcduval.org
904-479-1533
Wendy Vogel
Specialist
Lak – Ronwvogel@elcduval.org
904-479-4192
Angie Oravec
Specialist
Ros – Zaoravec@elcduval.org
904-469-4192
Laurie De La Cruz
Manager
DCPS and LSFldelacruz@elcduval.org
904-208-2044, ext. 288

School Readiness Resources and Tutorials

Provider Portal User GuideClick Here
Rilya Wilson ActClick Here
Register for a New Provider AccountClick Here
E-Verify Tutorial VideoWatch Video
E-Verify ResourcesClick Here
SR Health and Safety Standards as of 9.2023Click Here
Tips for Making Your Child Care Business SuccessfulWatch Video
Tips for Marketing Your Child Care BusinessWatch Video

Your registration information is being reviewed. You will be contacted within 48 business hours.

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