New to the Area?
Need to find a quality child care provider?
Help is just one phone call away through our Early Learning Resource and Referral, part of the statewide
Early Learning Resource and Referral Network funded by the Office of Early Learning.
Local Resource and Referral (R&R) agencies offer free information and referral services to all families
seeking quality early care and school readiness programs and out of school time solutions.
R&R is an information service which does not license, endorse, nor recommend any type of early care and
education provider over another. It is suggested that parents visit several programs to determine which
one best serves the needs of their family. Parents are encouraged to visit providers before a decision
is made to place their child.
The R&R network maintains the only comprehensive, statewide database of child care, school readiness and school age programs and service providers.
Resource and Referral's trained parent counselors can identify area centers, family child care homes, after school programs,
head start programs, preschools, faith-based programs and summer camps that meet the needs of both parent and child.
Referrals can be provided based on many different criteria including: teacher credentials, location, ages, special programs,
hours of operation and availability through a database of information. Because the information is updated regularly, the most
current information is available.
Child Care Resource and Referral
No decision is more important or more difficult than choosing an early care and education arrangement
that best meets your family's needs.
Resource and Referral is a free service available to anyone looking for a healthy child care environment
to enhance the total development of their children.
Services are available throughout Brevard County and can be accessed by phone (321-634-6180 ext. 22), email (info@elcbrevard.org) or in person.
| Devereux Early Childhood | | Hours of Operation |
| 1264 Highway 1 | | Monday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Rockledge, FL 32955 | | Tue-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
For more information about the Child Care Resource and Referral Network and the Agency
for Workforce Innovation / Office of
Early Learning visit www.floridajobs.org/earlylearning/index.html.
For information on the nationwide Child Care Resource and Referral Network
visit www.naccrra.org or www.childcareaware.org.
Note to Providers: there are no charges/fees associated with a provider listing in the Resource & Referral Database or for referrals to your program.
If you are asked to provide a payment for a referral or listing in the Resource & Referral database, please call the Agency for Workforce Innovation-Office of
Early Learning Resource & Referral Network at 1-866-357-3239.
Licensed Child Care Center
Children are cared for in a non-residential setting for all or part of the day.
The facility is inspected by the Brevard County Child Care Licensing Agency and all
personnel are required to complete 40 hours of child care training. To become licensed,
the center must meet minimum State standards regarding number of personnel, sanitation,
safety, and nutritional practices.
License Exempt Child Care Center
Child care providers with a religious or private school affiliation are exempt from
licensing requirements but still may care for children in a non-residential, group setting for all or part of the day.
Licensed Family Child Care Home
The requirements for a licensed family child care home are the same as for a registered home and the home
is inspected by the Brevard County Child Care Licensing Agency. A Large Family Child Care Home requires
2 caregivers and may care for 12 children.
School-Age Care
Care for school-age children is available in some of the above mentioned options for before and after school,
as well as school holidays and summers. Many children attend before and after school programs at their local school.
If you have any questions concerning the status of an early care and education center or that of a family child care home,
or you would like to review the files of the providers, please call your local licensing office:
Brevard County Child Care Licensing
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building A, Room 116
Viera, FL 32940
Phone: (321) 633-2100
Website: www.countygovt.brevard.fl.us/EnvironHealth/childcare.cfm
For more information on licensing information and to search child care provider licensing reports visit www.myflorida.com/childcare
Parent Resources
Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services - A resource for:
Families with children who have disabilities and / or special health care needs
Early care and education providers needing information, consultation services and / or technical assistance in serving all children
For information on services for children with special needs visit www.centraldirectory.org.
Inclusion Warm Line
Provides information for child care providers regarding children with disabilities and special health care needs.
The Inclusion Coordinator can be reached at (321) 637-1800 ext. 2028.
Florida Relay Services
Florida Relay is the communication link for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or speech impaired.
Through the Florida Relay, people who use specialized equipment can communicate with people who use standard phone equipment.
To call Florida Relay, dial 711 or use the following toll free numbers:
| 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) | 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) |
| 1-800-955-1339 (ASCII) | 1-877-955-8260 (VCO-Direct) |
| 1-800-955-5334 (STS) | 1-877-955-8773 (Spanish) |
| 1-877-955-8707 (Creole) | |
Simplified Point Of Entry Information
To find out what programs are available to you, visit the Office of Early Learning site to fill out
a Simplified Point of Entry application online.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility and the Simplified Point of Entry process, please contact
the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County at (321) 637-1800 ext. 2001.
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©2008 Early Learning Coalition. All Rights Reserved.
Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County, P.O. Box 560692, Rockledge, FL 32956-0692
The Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization.
Sponsored by the Agency for Workforce innovation. Office of Early Learning.
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