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All ELCNWF offices are closed in observance of Veteran’s Day

Lindsay Holmes

March 25, 2024

St. Joe donates to early learning coalition

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March 25, 2024

Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida receives generous donation

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida received a big donation that will help young kids in…
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February 26, 2024

Lynn Haven preschoolers put their hands to work

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – On Friday, preschoolers at the Hawks Nest Learning Tree in Lynn Haven put their hands to work,…
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February 15, 2024

ArtKidDoo Art Festival returns this weekend

CHIPLEY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida is bringing back its ArtKidDoo children’s art festival. The festival will be…
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February 13, 2024

Kids can get creative at Saturday art fest

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – ArtKidDoo is coming back bigger and better than ever! The popular children’s event returns to the area…
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December 12, 2023

Ensure your child is on track with free developmental screenings

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida wants to make sure parents know about their free Help…
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December 4, 2023

Guest column: The importance of early childhood education

Suzan Gage, Special to the News-Herald The older children get, the more we can see how significant their younger years were in…
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November 27, 2023

ELCNWF ANNOUNCES GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS  

$10K GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND MATERIALS  Marianna, FL – Childcare centers across the country are no longer receiving direct government…
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November 17, 2023

Wellness During the Holidays

There are a few simple things that we can do this holiday season to help our children stay mentally and physically well.…
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November 14, 2023

Family Engagement Month 2023

November is Family Engagement Month which is a special time to recognize the vital role that parents and families play in their…
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