Family Resources

There are more ways for parents and families to help young children learn and grow today than ever before. Some ideas are as simple as talking with your baby throughout the day so that she hears more words. Other suggestions might be to help your toddler be ready for math by showing him how to recognize and name shapes using common household items.

Milestones Matter

• Milestones
• Parenting
• Vroom, Videos and More

Social & Emotional

• En Español
• Exploring Feelings
• Parenting Know How
• What to Look For

Health & Safety

• Growing Up Healthy
• Staying Healthy
• Staying Safe

Help Them Learn

• About Learning
• Learn Through Play
• Starting Early

Children with Disabilities

• Children with Unique Abilities 
• Programs
• Resources and Strategies

Florida Department of Education

• Florida Department of Education
• Florida Department of Education Family Activities
• School Choice
• Just Read, Families!
• Getting Started

Transition to Kindergarten

• OEL’s Transition to Kindergarten Resources
• Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener
• Ready Freddy Calendar
• Get Ready to Read
• Skills Kids Need Going Into Kindergarten
• Ready or Not Kindergarten, Here We Come
• What Is School Readiness?
• Is Your Preschooler Ready for Kindergarten?

Resources for Florida's Families

State Resources

• 2-1-1 Information & Referral Search
• Florida Department of Children and Families
• Help Me Grow Florida
• Florida’s Early Steps Intervention System
• Early Learning Answers On-the-Go

Preschoolers Learn

• Math and Science Matter
• Ready to Read
• Useful Resources
• Bright Beginnings 

National Resources

• Early Head Start or Head Start
• Finding an Early Head Start, Head Start or Migrant Head Start program
• Child Care Aware of America
• National Center for Learning Disabilities

COVID-19 Resources

In light of recent events, the Office of Early Learning has compiled resources and information to help families who have been affected by COVID-19.

• Virtual Supports and Online Resources
• Child Care Referral Checklist Flyer
• Department of Education Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
• Department of Education/Office of Early Learning Q&A Guidance for First Responders