Developmental screening event set for Oct. 25
The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County is hosting Books, Balls and Blocks for families with children to age 5.
Families of children from birth to age 5 are invited to attend the free event on Oct. 25. [Photo courtesy Early Learning Coalition of Marion County]
The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County is hosting a free Books, Balls and Blocks event on Oct. 25 for families with children from birth to 5 years old.
Books, Balls and Blocks supports early childhood development through fun, engaging and educational play-based activities. While children play, parents/guardians can complete an Ages and Stages Questionnaire, an easy-to-use tool to screen young children for developmental delays. Help Me Grow care coordinators will provide families with information about community resources, events and programs to support children’s healthy development, the release stated.
The coalition implements the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), School Readiness and Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) programs on behalf of the Florida Department of Education Division of Early Learning, plus additional complimentary programs that support parents as a child’s first and most important teacher, according to the release.
The free family event is sponsored by the Children’s Forum and State of Florida Division of Early Learning. It will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the coalition office at 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala.
For more information, call (352) 369-2315 or visit elc-marion.org
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