ECS4Kids

ECS4Kids For over 50 years, our mission has been to build a strong foundation for each child, ensuring they are prepared for lifelong learning and success.

Helping kids become school ready! Episcopal Children's Services provides a foundation for early learning for over 59,000 children in 14 counties in Florida.

Learning about safety isn’t limited to a classroom. Sometimes the best lessons happen through play, exploration & hands-...
06/01/2026

Learning about safety isn’t limited to a classroom. Sometimes the best lessons happen through play, exploration & hands-on experiences.

At Pop Up Safety Town & Safe Kids Day, children & families had the opportunity to learn important life-saving skills through interactive activities focused on pedestrian safety, water safety, dog bite prevention, fire & home safety & more.

ECS4Kids’ Child Wellness Team was proud to join a dedicated group of community partners working together to create a safer, healthier future for children. A HUGE THANK YOU to the AAA Foundation for funding this important event & to all the organizations that helped bring safety education to life for local families.

When communities come together, we create environments where children can learn & grow safely.

1 out of 10 of the kids in our program have a diagnosed disability. Physical activity plays an important role in helping...
05/28/2026

1 out of 10 of the kids in our program have a diagnosed disability.

Physical activity plays an important role in helping toddlers build strong bodies, healthy brains & lifelong habits.

That’s why ECS4Kids was excited to partner with Special Olympics Florida for a fun-filled relay day at our centers, where our children stayed active, worked together & built confidence through games, movement & teamwork.

And just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, so must our head start students fly away to their next adventure ...
05/27/2026

And just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, so must our head start students fly away to their next adventure as kindergartners; taking with them the lessons and love they received from their foundational years at ECS4Kids.

We’re so proud of their accomplishments and thank the staff who poured so much into them and the parents that partnered with us!

Color the Future was everything we hoped it would be: joyful, creative, interactive, and rooted in purpose. As part of E...
05/26/2026

Color the Future was everything we hoped it would be: joyful, creative, interactive, and rooted in purpose.

As part of ECS4Kids’ year-long 60th anniversary celebration, our community came together for an unforgettable evening filled with color, connection, dancing, storytelling, live art, and generosity. From the scavenger hunt and history walk to guests helping complete a live art piece by youth artist Zende Randolph, every moment reflected the creativity and heart that lives inside ECS4Kids classrooms every day.

Most importantly, the night reminded us why this work matters: every child deserves a strong start and all families deserve a supportive village.

Thank you to every guest, sponsor, volunteer, donor, and community partner who helped make this sold-out celebration such a success. We are honored to continue celebrating 60 years of impact while building an even brighter future for the children and families we serve 🎨✨

05/20/2026

For 60 years, ECS4Kids has stood beside families during life’s transitions through mission-focused HEARTwork 💙

Throughout 2026, we’re sharing 60 years of impact in 60 seconds or less — stories of strength, resilience & new beginnings.

Hear from a parent who came to Florida during a difficult transition & is grateful for the support ECS4Kids provided her family & the direct impact we’re having on her sons 🥹

In Florida, more than 800,000 children are experiencing food insecurity. That means far too many little learners are try...
05/19/2026

In Florida, more than 800,000 children are experiencing food insecurity. That means far too many little learners are trying to grow their minds & bodies without consistent access to the nutrition they need.

At ECS4Kids, we know that children cannot fully focus on learning when they’re hungry. While we proudly provide balanced meals & snacks to children in our classrooms each day at no cost, supporting families holistically means extending that care beyond our centers & into their homes.

That’s why we are so grateful for our new partnership with Nemours Children’s Health & Hunger Fight to provide monthly food distributions for families at our Brentwood center!

This partnership is more than food. It’s dignity. It’s support. It’s community. And it’s another step toward ensuring our children have the nourishment they need to learn, develop & dream bigger for their futures!

Thank you to Nemours & Hunger Fight for standing with ECS4Kids & the families we serve 💙🧡💚🩷💜

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Head Start — a transformative program officially launched on May 18, 1965, with the ...
05/18/2026

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Head Start — a transformative program officially launched on May 18, 1965, with the belief that every child deserves a strong start, regardless of circumstance. Since its inception, Head Start has impacted millions of children and families across the nation and laid the foundation for organizations like ECS4Kids to continue that mission every day.

As we celebrate 60 years of ECS4Kids, we are honored to carry forward the vision that Head Start began decades ago through early education, family support, health services, and community impact that changes generations.

Here’s to the children, families, educators, and advocates who continue building brighter futures together 💙

The best investment you can make is in tomorrow’s leaders. The second best is in the leaders of today.Bid for a chance t...
05/14/2026

The best investment you can make is in tomorrow’s leaders. The second best is in the leaders of today.

Bid for a chance to win an Executive Leadership Intensive, featuring a customized 90-minute strategy session led by Aaron Ellinger Coaching and Consulting, LLC, in partnership with Dr. Matthew Ohlson of the UNF Taylor Leadership Institute, designed to strengthen alignment, vision, and impact across your leadership team.

This powerful opportunity and other amazing offers await you through our silent and live auction. Check out the link below to start your online bids today and meet us at the Garden Club of Jacksonville for our Color the Future Gala TODAY (6–9p).

Invest in yourself today while investing in a stronger community tomorrow. Greater is calling… will you answer?

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We’re thankful to Florida Specialty Promo for partnering with us to build brighter futures through early education and f...
05/14/2026

We’re thankful to Florida Specialty Promo for partnering with us to build brighter futures through early education and family support.

We hope to see you TONIGHT at the Color the Future Gala (6–9p) at the Garden Club of Jacksonville as we walk into the future together!

Trade your to-do list for ocean views and make waves in your community 🚢Bid for a chance to win a 4-night cruise for two...
05/13/2026

Trade your to-do list for ocean views and make waves in your community 🚢

Bid for a chance to win a 4-night cruise for two with Royal Caribbean International to the Bahamas, where you’ll enjoy daily meals and access to state-of-the-art health and fitness amenities.

This incredible voyage and other amazing offers await you through our silent and live auction. Check out the link in our bio to start your online bids today and meet us at the Garden Club of Jacksonville for our Color the Future Gala on May 14th (6–9p).

Treat yourself while investing in stronger families right here in our community.

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8649 Baypine Road, Bldg. 7, Ste. 300
Jacksonville, FL
32256

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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