Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida

06/16/2026

📖😂 Storytime was a barrel of laughs!
Don't miss the fun—join us tomorrow, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the MLK Jr. Rec Center in Panama City for our weekly playgroup.

Help Me Grow Northwest Florida

06/16/2026

What are your child's superpowers? 🌟
From following directions to making friends and managing big feelings, the skills that help children succeed in school start LONG before the first day of class.

A free developmental screening for ages 0–8 can help you see where your child shines and where they may need a little extra support—so they're ready to learn, grow, and thrive. Link to FREE screening in COMMENTS!

Help Me Grow Northwest Florida

06/15/2026

The kindergarten readiness checklist no one talks about. 👇
From handling big feelings to waiting their turn, these 10 skills make all the difference. 🎙️ Tune into The Only Adult in the Room Podcast: Link in Comments!

06/15/2026

Our friends at Help Me Grow Northwest Florida were on WMBB News 13 this morning! Check out their segments on adding a developmental screening to your school readiness checklist. ✅

The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida is offering free developmental screenings to help ensure children are ready before the first day of school.

Link in comments⬇️

06/12/2026

What if a 15-minute screening could change a child’s entire learning journey? 😲That’s exactly what happens at our Books, Balls, and Blocks events—where families walk in with questions and walk out with answers, support, and next steps.

COMMENT "BBB" and we'll send you more details about taking a screening.

Thank you to our friends at Port St Joe - Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library for hosting us yesterday! It's always a pleasure to partner with our local libraries.

06/11/2026

Let's help shout this from the rooftops! 📣💙

06/11/2026

Ever feel like finding child care or parenting resources requires 27 browser tabs, three cups of coffee, and a minor miracle? 😅
Our Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) team helps connect families with:
✅ Child care options
✅ VPK information
✅ Financial assistance resources
✅ Community support services

Link to our CCR&R team in COMMENTS!

06/10/2026

Kindergarten is closer than you think! 🍎

Our new Power Up for Kindergarten newsletter is packed with simple resources and tips to help families feel confident and prepared for the big transition. Link in COMMENTS.

Join us in giving a big superhero THANKS to our powerup sponsor, Florida Power & Light! 🙏

06/09/2026

Hop on—this bus is headed to playgroup! 🎶🚌 Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at MLK Recreation Center in Panama City.
Help Me Grow Northwest Florida

06/08/2026

Parenting isn't about getting everything right.❌
It's about learning, growing, showing up, and giving yourself grace along the way. Catch up on last week's episode of The Only Adult in the Room Podcast with special guest Matt Bonner.

Link to WATCH in COMMENTS!