Star Providers
Providers who participate in Look for the Stars are:
- Striving to provide the best early learning environments
- Improving their program and curriculum through ongoing assessment
- Implementing the best early childhood learning practices
- Engaging in continual professional development
★ STAR PROVIDER OF THE MONTH ★
It is our hope and expectation that our unique and innovative preschool will become well known for its philosophy and strong emphasis on peaceful conflict resolution and a creative, emergent curriculum. We strive to make every decision with the best interests of each child in mind. We believe that God is watching over our program and guiding us as we grow.
We are truly grateful for the trust you place in us each day. Together, as a community of families, teachers, and children, we are building a joyful environment where curiosity, kindness, and faith flourish. We look forward to many more wonderful experiences and blessings in the months ahead.
★ STAR PROVIDER OF THE MONTH ★
The goal of Ivy League ELC is to implement best practices in early childhood education. We believe this to mean creating an environment that is nurturing, safe and stimulating, where classroom activities are determined by children’s current abilities and interests. Ivy League ELC provides a rich learning environment that encourages children’s natural curiosity and supports them to take risks that lead to new skill development and prepares them to be lifelong learners. Our approach to learning focuses on facilitating student opportunities for hands-on exploration, recognizing that play is the work of children. In addition, our program also provides children with experiences that encourage them to interact with others, solve problems, and work and learn cooperatively. It is our belief that teachers and families need to work together to make decisions about what is best for the children. To maintain a quality program, an emphasis must be put on communication between teachers and families.
Find a Star Provider
Click your location on the map of Sarasota County below to find a Star Child Care Provider near you.
Click your location below to find a Star Child Care Provider near you.
Not every child care provider is listed on the Look for the Stars website. Some reasons a provider may not be listed include:
- Provider chose not to participate.
- Provider wanted to participate, but did not have the opportunity to participate this year.
- Provider was assessed but chose to opt out of participation.
- Provider has a Class 1 licensing violation within the past year and is ineligible for participation this year.
- Provider has received a CLASS score below a 4.0 and is ineligible for participation this year.
Parents can contact the Early Learning Coalition’s Look for the Stars line for information on why a provider is not on the list at 941.556.1600 ext. 229 or mail@elcsarasota.org.
Child Care Resource and Referral is a source of information on resources available for parents and can also provide a personalized list of child care options based on parents’ individual needs. including ages served, hours of operation, program enhancements, and other program information. Contact Child Care Resource and Referral at 941.556.1600 ext. 106 or mail@elcsarasota.org.
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) website is another resource, with a feature that allows parents to search for child care provider based on specific criteria
