School Readiness - Policy update

Effective July 1, 2008, the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe will implement a new enrollment policy regarding school age children. School readiness services for income eligible families will only be provided to school age children, ages six (6) years to eight (8) years. The termination date is tied to the child’s re-determination month. Families of children who are turning 9 years of age and those who are 9 and older, will receive notification 60 days prior to the termination of services and a listing of other child care services available in the community. Children currently receiving school readiness services who are 9 years of age or older will continue to receive care through the summer months. In an effort to assist families in identifying alternative options for care, Miami-Dade County Child Development Services staff will provide a listing of before and after school care providers. Families will receive a joint mailing of this resource listing and the 60-day notification letter. Families may also contact the Child Care Resource and Referral unit at (305-373-3521) to request information for child care services. This policy does not affect children receiving care under the following categories:

  • Child Care Executive Partnership (CCEP);
  • At Risk;
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF);
  • Transitional Child Care (TCC)
  • Special Needs Children
  • Children Served in Monroe County

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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