Michael Jordan

Functions as a College/University

Provides healthcare services

Provides social services for children

Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by the Department of Education to administer early childhood education programs and services in Marion County. The non-profit company is based in Ocala, FL. The coalition supports families and child care providers to ensure children from birth to age five have access to early learning experiences that promote school readiness and healthy development. It offers family-focused programs and resources such as financial assistance for child care, voluntary prekindergarten (VPK), Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, parenting programs, diaper assistance, infant safe sleep education, and community initiatives like Born Learning Trails and Little Free Libraries. The coalition provides free weekly playgroups and parenting classes, as well as professional development, training, and compliance resources for child care providers. It assists aspiring providers with starting child care homes or centers and offers ongoing support to maintain quality standards. The organization maintains portals for families and providers, publishes reports and community impact data, and manages requests for bids and contracts related to educational content and services.