Early Learning Coalition of Marion County
Non-profit OrganizationsFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County is a mid-sized nonprofit organization that operates under contract with the Florida Department of Education's Division of Early Learning to administer early education programs and services. Based in Ocala, Florida, the coalition serves Marion County families by offering resources and programs for parents and child care providers. Its work focuses on children from birth through five years old to support school readiness and successful transitions into kindergarten. In 2022, the organization appointed Sarah Lankester as chief executive officer, reflecting a leadership transition. It positions itself within the nonprofit sector as a community-based administrator of state early learning initiatives, coordinating services to meet local needs.