ASPIRE

FOR PROVIDERS

ASPIRE Supports Early Learning Educators

The ASPIRE program is dedicated to empowering early learning educators across Palm Beach County. Started in 2021, ASPIRE focused on increasing the number of new educators joining the field of early learning,

ASPIRE supported 298 new early learning educators working at 86 programs in our community!

In 2024/25 ASPIRE will continue to uplift these educators by supporting their ongoing professional development and growth.

For more information about ASPIRE, please read our FAQs below or contact us.

Is ASPIRE currently available for new educators?

ASPIRE is currently serving existing program educators. For more information on ASPIRE please reach out to:

Darianne.Powell@elcpalmbeach.org
What does ASPIRE currently cover?
ASPIRE is working with current program educators to complete their Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent Florida credential.

Program features include:
- Support with registration
- Technology for online classes, meetings, and coursework
- Focused coaching
- Educator bonus upon completion of the credential
Can I post jobs on ELC's website?

Yes! Please find our Job Board and Posting Form here.

ASPIRE'S IMPACT

298

New Early Childhood Educators

86

Child Care Providers Supported

10

Cohorts

451K

In Total Reimbursement

Interested in pursuing a career in child care? Click here to view local open positions.

Contact Us

Parents CCR&R (561)-514-3300

Providers/Administrative (561)-214-8000

Locations

Boynton Beach Administrative Office

Hours: 8:30am to 5pm (Monday-Thursday)

8:30am to 12pm, calls until 5pm (Friday)

2300 High Ridge Road, Suite 115

Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

Palm Springs Office

Hours: 8am to 5:30pm (Monday-Thursday),

8am to 12pm for calls only (Friday)

1630 South Congress Avenue, Suite 300

Palm Springs, Florida 33461

Riviera Beach/Port Center Office

Hours: 8am to 5:30pm (Monday-Thursday)

2051 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Suite 300

Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Quick Links

Board of Directors

Provider Portal

Stay Connected

If you require Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations to participate in any ELCPBC event or activity, please notify Christie Young, Single Point of Contact, by phone at 561-214-7424 or by email at christie.young@elcpalmbeach.org within at least seven (7) days of the event. Accommodation will be provided at no extra charge.

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