Quality Education
Learn About QualityCounts
Entitled ‘How does your child grow’, this initiative is intended as a tool to educate parents on how on choosing quality child care for their children. It is important for parents to know what environment they are putting their child into for 8-10 hours each day. Parents need to make informed decisions. Click here for Quality Counts.
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Q&A About Choosing Quality Child Care
This section offers parents guidance about how to begin looking for child care, where to find financial assistance, and how to encourage learning at home.
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Kindergarten Readiness Expectations
Not sure if your child is ready to tackle the world of kindergarten? Here is a list of what children should be able to do prior to kindergarten. The Kindergarten Readiness Expectations were created by a Blue Ribbon panel comprised of elementary school principals, elementary school teachers, early childhood educators and directors of childcare centers.
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Additional Resources: Local Links
Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend
Voluntary Pre-K Program
Mary Brogan Museum
Museum of Florida History
Mission San Luis
Florida's Historic Capitol


