About the School
The Florida Center for Early Childhood is a nonprofit organization based in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to providing therapeutic services, early education, and family support for children aged 0-11. Founded in 1979, it serves over 2,500 children annually in southwest Florida, focusing on those at risk academically, socially, or economically. The center is recognized for its excellence in early childhood development and mental health services, holding COA accreditation and a 4/4 Star rating from Charity Navigator. The center offers a variety of evidence-based programs, including the Starfish Academy, a nationally accredited preschool, and developmental therapies such as speech-language and occupational therapy. It also provides early childhood mental health services, a home-visiting program for new parents, and the state's only Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders clinic. The Florida Center emphasizes holistic family support and community advocacy, aiming to foster strong families and hel