Brain development is key for children from birth all the way up to five years old. Parents are a child's first teacher but sometimes you need a little guidance and help along the way. At the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole, there are tools and services designed to help families identify that their child is on track.
The Warm Line is a Free resource for families and early learning providers offering opportunities for supports and information regarding child development, behavior, classroom accommodations, intervention strategies and referrals for further supports.
Contact the Warm Line to speak with a Child Development Specialist or submit an online request and a Child Development Specialist will contact you regarding your concerns and next steps.
ELC Seminole Warm Line:
407-960-2481
Florida Statewide Warm Line (toll-free)
866-357-3239
Other resources may be available. For more information on specific
resources, contact us directly through email or our warm line.
Parent Development Resources 
Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards
The standards and benchmarks reflect the knowledge and skills that a child on a developmental progression should know and be able to do at the end of an age-related timeframe.
Visit the WebsiteFlorida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Specialized Instructional Services (VPK SIS)
This education program is an additional option for parents of 4-year-old children with disabilities that is available outside the traditional VPK classroom setting.
Visit the WebsiteZero to Three
Support parents and caregivers through projects and programs and early childhood development resources, including research-based tips and tools.
Visit the WebsiteMarcoPolo For Families App
This award-winning app blends learning and play with videos and games that build early literacy, math, science, and social skills.
Follow these three steps to get started:- 1. Download the MarcoPolo for Families app from the app store on your ios or android device.
- 2. Use code 0764
- 3. Select the ELC of Seminole classroom
MarcoPolo for Families
Download the PDF flyerNew Worlds Reading
New Worlds Reading is Florida’s free home literacy program that delivers books and reading activities to eligible VPK–5th graders. Enrolled children receive 9 free books that they choose each school year through fifth grade, along with reading activities and resources families can use to help build kids’ reading skills. To be eligible, kids must be VPK-5th graders who are not yet meeting grade level expectations in reading in Florida VPK programs, public schools, and charter schools.
Visit the WebsiteJust Read Florida!
Strong parental involvement is a key component of the Just Read, Florida! initiative. Other than helping your children to grow up happy and healthy, the most important thing that you can do for them is help them develop their reading skills.
Visit the WebsiteDivision of Early Learning Parent Pages Newsletters
Information provided to help parents prepare their children for school, support their learning and assist them in finding child care.
Read the NewsletterFamily Engagement
DEL’s Family Video Why is it important for my family to engage with the early learning program my child attends?
Watch the VideoThe3Ts.org
Free website to help support children’s foundational brain development.
Visit the WebsiteParent Development Resources
Developmental concerns include delays of development in the areas of communication/language, motor skills, problem-solving or social and adaptive behavior.
Developmental Concerns Resources Video
This video highlights the organizations who can help families seeking guidance on their child’s developmental progress.
Developmental Early Intervention Video
This video explains what early intervention services are and how can these services help children learn new skills and overcome challenges.
Early Steps
(For children 0-3 years old)Early Steps provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays, disabilities, and at-risk conditions.
SCPS PreK Evaluation Clinic
(For children 3-5 years old who live in Seminole County)A continuum of special education services for children who meet state eligibility criteria as a student with a disability.
Visit the WebsiteCDC Developmental Milestones
The CDC’s Milestones page helps parents track child development from birth to age 5 with checklists, videos, and a tracker app for spotting delays early.
Visit the WebsiteDevelopmental Concerns
Developmental concerns include delays of development in the areas of communication/language, motor skills, problem-solving or social and adaptive behavior.
Developmental Concerns Resources Video
This video highlights the organizations who can help families seeking guidance on their child’s developmental progress.
Developmental Early Intervention Video
This video explains what early intervention services are and how can these services help children learn new skills and overcome challenges.
Early Steps
(For children 0-3 years old)Early Steps provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays, disabilities, and at-risk conditions.
SCPS PreK Evaluation Clinic
(For children 3-5 years old who live in Seminole County)A continuum of special education services for children who meet state eligibility criteria as a student with a disability.
Visit the WebsiteCDC Developmental Milestones
The CDC’s Milestones page helps parents track child development from birth to age 5 with checklists, videos, and a tracker app for spotting delays early.
Visit the WebsiteFamily Support Resource
ELC of Seminole Warm Line: 407-960-2481
The Warm Line is a complimentary service that provides support, information, and referrals to both families and early learning providers.
Call UsState of Florida Warm Line: 866-357-3239
The Warm Line is a complimentary service that provides support, information, and referrals to both families and early learning providers.
Call UsAbilities Workshop
If you have a child that has been diagnosed with Autism or another Special Needs Diagnosis, we are here to help. We are proud to offer a variety of programs and workshops to help you and your family navigate this process.
Get More InformationDEL Family Education Videos
Information on School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten, child development, quality early learning providers and how to apply for child care assistance.
Watch the VideosBright Feats
A quarterly publication and a resource guide for children with unique abilities.
Visit the WebsiteFlorida Inclusion Network
The Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) provides services to schools and districts to increase and improve educational practices for students with disabilities in general education classrooms and other natural settings.
Visit the WebsiteAmerican Disabilities Act (ADA)
Protects people with disabilities from discrimination. Resources related to rights and responsibilities under the ADA.
Visit the WebsiteIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Guidance, resources, and technical assistance related to IDEA.
Visit the WebsiteCDC Resources for Child Development
Free materials and multimedia on child development for families.
Visit the WebsiteEnvironmental Factors
Children’s environments play a crucial role in their development, health, and well-being. A range of factors within their environment can influence their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
Mindfulness
These resources perspective from professionals in the field and aim to increase the use of mindfulness activities to support early childhood development.
Visit the WebsiteTrauma & Toxic Stress
This website highlights how trauma and toxic stress effects children and provides resources to identify and address it.
Visit the WebsiteThe National Child Traumatic Stress Network
This website provides information about how trauma and toxic stress effects children, treatments available, and resources to identify and address it.
Visit the WebsiteAutism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction, accompanied by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.
Baby NAVIGATOR
Use Baby Navigator to find out everything you need to know about how to track your baby's progress. This will enable you to confidently watch your child grow and reach new milestones.
Visit the WebsiteAutism NAVIGATOR
This is a web-based instructional program developed by the Florida State University Autism Institute to increase the capacity of primary care, early intervention, and other service providers, as well as families, to better serve young children with or at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Visit the WebsiteEarly Identification of Speech, Language, Swallowing,and Hearing Disorders
American Speech-Language-Hearing ASHA
Early Identification of Speech, Language, Swallowing, and Hearing Disorders
Visit the WebsiteChallenging Behaviors
Resources to help families navigate different behaviors their child may be displaying as they grow and learn.
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) works to improve state and local capacity to implement, scale-up, and sustain effective practices and policies to equitably support the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children with, and at risk for, developmental delays or disabilities.
Visit the Website