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School Readiness Provider Resources

Begin the process to become a Florida School Readiness provider.

Connect with your county Early Learning Coalition, register in Florida’s Provider Portal, and complete the required statewide contracting process.

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Step 1

Contact your county ELC

Ask about its current orientation, local submission process, contracting schedule, and required documents.

Step 2

Register in the Provider Portal

Create or access the program’s official provider account using the business and licensing information requested by Florida.

Step 3

Complete the SR contract

Florida requires the statewide provider forms to be completed in the Provider Portal. Participation begins only after the provider and an Early Learning Coalition execute the contract.

Register in Provider PortalFlorida Provider Guidance2026–27 SR Contract Forms

Florida DCF Resources

Licensing, training, and provider requirements

Florida Department of Children and Families licensing is separate from the Early Learning Coalition School Readiness contract. Providers should use both systems when each applies to their program.

Licensing

Child Care Licensure

Review requirements and start a new-provider application through Florida’s official licensing resources.

Open DCF licensing →Provider Support

Providers and Staff

Find background screening, licensing roadmaps, credentials, and provider verification resources.

Open provider resources →Professional Learning

Training & Credentialing

Access the official Child Care Training Information Center, transcripts, courses, and exams.

Open training portal →Documents

Forms & Applications

Find current DCF child care provider forms and application materials.

Open official forms →

Additional Provider Support

Foster-care resources and public provider visibility

Find resources for educators who are also foster parents or prepare a verified Alliance directory listing for families.

Foster Care SupportProvider Directory

County Provider Connections

Find the ELC serving your county

Use the county coalition link for local contracting assistance, then use Florida’s Provider Portal for the statewide provider account and contract process.

Official sources: Florida ELC Directory and School Readiness provider contract requirements.

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