Is My Child Ready For Preschool?

Preschool is a great opportunity for your child to practice their independence, socialize and begin to learn in a new environment and socialize with ... continue reading

Preparing Your Child For Preschool

For your little one, moving from the home to preschool can be his or her first big transition into a new environment. At a ... continue reading

Supporting Families with FASD

For families who come to The Florida Center’ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder diagnostic clinic, facing the unknown future for their child can be stressful ... continue reading

Kindergarten Anxiety? Six Tips to Help Calm Your Little One

August means the last minute summer vacations, school supplies, readjusting to school-year schedules and for many families, a child leaving the familiarity of home ... continue reading

The Florida Center Receives 4-Year COA Accreditation

THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ACHIEVES 4-YEAR ACCREDITATION July 10, 2017 (Sarasota, FL) The Florida Center for Early Childhood, a local nonprofit serving ... continue reading

Kathryn Shea, CEO of The Florida Center, Awarded Grant for Professional Development

Kathryn Shea, president and CEO of The Florida Center for Early Childhood, a local nonprofit serving children and their families in Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee ... continue reading

Car Seat Safety During National Safety Month

June is National Safety month, a great opportunity to brush up on simple ways to keep you and your children safe at home, while ... continue reading

Get To Know The Florida Center: Kaitlyn Kramer

If you have ever wondered who is the voice behind our website and social media, get to know our director of marketing and communications, ... continue reading

You’re Making an Impact

Have you ever wondered where your money goes when you give to The Florida Center? In 2016, you helped us serve 2,470 children and ... continue reading

The Selby Foundation Awards $45,000 Grant

THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD RECEIVES $45,000 GRANT FROM THE WILLIAM G. AND MARIE SELBY FOUNDATION June 1, 2017 (Sarasota, FL) The Florida ... continue reading