Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County

What Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County does

Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1999 under Florida Statute 411, operating as one of 31 statutorily designated coalitions that administer public early-learning programs at the county level. Headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida, it manages School Readiness (means-tested child care tuition assistance for families at or below 150% of the federal poverty level) and the state's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for four-year-olds, and currently serves more than 4,500 children annually through a network of contracted early-learning providers.

The Coalition runs an integrated service portfolio that includes Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) database matching families to providers, the Early LearnHub network of 14 community-based physical learning spaces embedded in healthcare facilities, libraries, churches, WIC offices, and museums, two bilingual Born Learning Trails installed in municipal parks, developmental screening via ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2, an Inclusion/Sending Out Support (SOS) program, a Lending Library including special-needs toys, professional development for educators, and a Career Pathways workforce-development track. Technology backbone consists of the Florida DOE Single Sign-On Family Portal for online enrollment, a Provider Service Portal for contracting and reimbursement, and standard office collaboration tooling; there is no proprietary platform or AI layer.

Revenue is dominated by government appropriations: federal awards of $22.6M and State of Florida Division of Early Learning financial assistance of $9.7M produced a $32.3M budget in FY2023-24, supplemented by a modest sponsorship and donation stream ($500-$5,000 tiers) and occasional private grants. The organization is funded primarily through pass-through-style funding to contracted child-care providers, and its recent operating posture balances expansion of community-based touchpoints against an explicitly disclosed School Readiness waitlist driven by state-level funding constraints.

Name

Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County

Legal name

Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County, Inc.

Website

https://elcosceola.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) administering Florida's School Readiness and VPK early-learning programs for 4,500+ children in Osceola County through a network of contracted providers, 14 community learning hubs, and government funding exceeding $32 million annually.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kissimmee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding - Federal: Primary funding from federal awards for early learning programs including School Readiness. Fiscal year 2023-24 federal awards totaled $22,617,933.
2. Government Funding - State: Funding from State of Florida, Division of Early Learning for managing VPK and School Readiness programs. Fiscal year 2023-24 state financial assistance totaled $9,698,016.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Non-profit organization dependent on community donations. Sponsorship tiers available at $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, $500, and other amounts. Average cost of care per child is over $5,000 annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County administers and funds state and federal early learning programs in Osceola County, Florida. It delivers child care tuition assistance through the School Readiness program, free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) for four-year-olds, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) services, inclusion and developmental screening (ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2), professional development for child care providers, and operates 14 Early LearnHub community learning spaces and bilingual Born Learning Trails. Services are accessed online via a Family Portal or through community-based touchpoints, serving more than 4,500 children annually.

Product overview

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County operates as a non-profit organization managing and funding early learning programs. The organization provides a portfolio of interconnected services including: School Readiness (tuition assistance for child care), Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK - free pre-K program), Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R - provider database and family referrals), Early LearnHub (physical learning spaces at partner businesses), Born Learning Trails (outdoor park activities), Inclusion Services (developmental screening and classroom support), Professional Development (educator training), Lending Library (educational resource sharing), and Kindergarten Readiness resources. The organization currently serves more than 4,500 children through these programs, with a budget exceeding $30 million funded by federal, state, and local sources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Early LearnHub: A collaborative project with local businesses creating engaging learning and play spaces where children can explore, learn, and grow in a supportive environment.
• Born Learning Trails
• Heart of Gold - Professional of the Month

Products and services

• School Readiness A state and federally funded child care tuition assistance program that helps families pay for child care, prepares children for school readiness, and assists families in becoming financially self-sufficient. Available to qualifying families with income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Level, working a minimum of 20 hours per week or enrolled full-time in college/trade school. Co-pay waivers available for financial hardship.
• Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) A State of Florida early education initiative providing a strong early learning foundation to all four-year-olds to ensure they enter kindergarten fully prepared to succeed. The program is free for eligible children.
• Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) A resource program that maintains a database of local child care, pre-kindergarten, and school-age programs. Provides free advertising to families and connects providers with families seeking care; CCR&R specialists are available by phone Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
• Early LearnHub Collaborative learning and play spaces hosted at local businesses where children can explore, learn, and grow. Includes 'Stay & Play' locations along daily routes, 'Learn While You Wait' locations at community partner sites, and 'Plus' locations with larger immersive spaces. Operates at 14 community locations including hospitals, WIC offices, churches, libraries, museums, and laundromats.
• Born Learning Trails Outdoor learning activities installed in local community parks featuring bilingual learning prompts in English and Spanish that encourage interactive activities for children and families with young children.
• Inclusion Services Developmental screening support using ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 tools, plus the Sending Out Support (SOS) program that helps teachers include children with struggles in the classroom by connecting them with community services and supporting inclusion.
• Professional Development Training classes for early learning professionals covering child development, health, safety, and other topics. Includes partnerships with DCF, Division of Early Learning, and the Lastinger Center for Early Learning.
• Lending Library A resource lending program providing educational materials and toys for classrooms, including a Special Needs Toy Lending Library for children with disabilities.
• Kindergarten Readiness Resources and guidance to help families prepare children for kindergarten, including a step-by-step VPK enrollment guide and partnership with Osceola County Schools.
• Early Childhood Workforce Development Career pathway resources including 45-hour training, CDA credential support, T.E.A.C.H. scholarship opportunities, and job board for early childhood education positions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55 VPK programs achieved exceptional instructional performance ratings in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Fun Spot America (Kissimmee)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 February 2026Presenting sponsor of the Provider Appreciation Event celebrating early learning professionals. Event held at Fun Spot America facility.
• Park Place Behavioral Health CaremajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025Launched the Coalition's 14th Early LearnHub at their facility, providing learning space for children in waiting areas to support early childhood development in healthcare settings.
• Starling ChevroletcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the Heart of Gold Professional of the Month recognition program, co-presenting the initiative with the Coalition.
• AdventHealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Early LearnHub Plus space at Partin Settlement Health Park, offering immersive learning experience for children and families.
• HCA Florida Poinciana HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Early LearnHub in hospital waiting rooms, bringing learning opportunities to families during healthcare visits.
• Osceola County WIC ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Early LearnHubs at Kissimmee WIC and Poinciana WIC offices, reaching families with young children during nutritional support visits.
• City of KissimmeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Born Learning Trail installation at Mark Durbin Community Park, bringing outdoor early learning activities to community park.
• City of St. CloudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Born Learning Trail installation at Wheel Park, providing outdoor learning activities in St. Cloud community.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in the Born Learning Trail initiative, supporting early learning in Osceola County parks.
• Solid Rock Community ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Early LearnHub Plus space, one of the larger multi-room immersive learning experiences.
• Hart Memorial LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Early LearnHub Plus space in library setting, integrating learning opportunities with literacy resources.
• Osceola History MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Early LearnHub Plus space, combining early learning with cultural and historical exploration.
• State of Florida, Division of Early LearningcoreOthersPrimary funder and oversight body; Coalition is one of 31 coalitions statewide tasked with managing early learning programs utilizing federal, state, and local resources.
• School District of Osceola CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for kindergarten readiness initiatives and VPK-to-Kindergarten transition resources; School Superintendent serves as Board Designee.
• FL Department of Children and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner represented on Coalition Board; Department Designee serves as Board member for oversight and coordination.
• Osceola Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for additional employer support and business community engagement for workforce and early learning initiatives.
• CareerSource Central FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce board partner; Designee serves on Coalition Board representing workforce development interests.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Children's Forum (FL): Statewide FL nonprofit that supports the early learning coalition infrastructure via training, technical assistance, and convening. Adjacent in mission (early childhood quality and access) and overlapping in funded programs, though broader in scope than a single-county coalition.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): National professional membership organization setting early-childhood quality standards and accrediting programs. Many of ELC of Osceola's contracted providers pursue NAEYC accreditation, making it a relevant standards-and-credentialing incumbent in the same ecosystem.
• Child Care Aware of America: National network supporting Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) services — the exact CCR&R function the Coalition operates locally. Provides national infrastructure, training, and policy advocacy that frames the Coalition's CCR&R work.
• Florida Children's Council: Statewide FL advocacy and capacity-building organization for early learning coalitions and child-welfare providers. Operates broader than direct service delivery but is closely connected to the same funding streams and policy environment that governs ELC of Osceola.

Direct peers

• Early Learning Coalition of Duval: FL early learning coalition covering Duval County, administering VPK, School Readiness, and CCR&R under FL Statute 411. Same statutory regime, comparable revenue scale, and directly comparable service delivery model.
• Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe: The largest FL early learning coalition, administering School Readiness, VPK, and CCR&R across Miami-Dade and Monroe counties under FL Statute 411. Operates the identical funding/oversight model as ELC of Osceola, providing a scaled-up benchmark.
• Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend: Multi-county FL early learning coalition operating under the same FL Statute 411 framework across several rural counties, offering a comparison point for how coalitions structure provider contracting and family services across geographies.
• Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (FL): Statutorily established FL early learning coalition serving Orange County under the same FL Statute 411 framework. Operates School Readiness, VPK, and CCR&R programs with an overlapping provider-network and family-services model — the most direct operational comparison in the state.
• Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County: FL early learning coalition covering Pinellas County under the same statutory framework. Manages School Readiness and VPK programs with a comparable provider-contracting and family-services delivery model.

Others

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida: Regional youth-development nonprofit serving school-age children (vs. ELC of Osceola's 0–5 focus). Adjacent rather than competitive, but co-located in Osceola County and a potential partner in cradle-to-career pipelines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ELCOsceola
• Facebookfacebook.com/elcosceola
• Instagraminstagram.com/elcosceolacounty/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/early-learning-coalition-of-osceola-county

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Profiles5 records

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