Pinwheels for Prevention Family Fun Drive-Thru, Park & Play

3001 Southwest College Road,Ocala FL 34474

30 April, 2022

Description

Free resources for parents. Children’s activity & play area with free face painting and Kona Ice. Free books and toys while supplies last. The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County (ELCMC) is hosting a free Pinwheels for Prevention Family Fun Drive-Thru, Park and Play event on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at College of Central Florida Ewers Century Center, 3001 SW College Rd., Ocala. This family event will include a drive-thru with free resources for parents plus a children’s activity and play area with free face painting and shaved ice treats by Kona Ice. Families of children eight-years-old and younger will have the opportunity to complete a free developmental screening and receive follow-up services. Children will also receive free books and toys while supplies last. April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. The Pinwheels for Prevention campaign promotes healthy child development while raising awareness of the importance of working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect before it ever happens. In a unique partnership between ELCMC and United Way of Marion County, the Success By 6 program works to ensure all Marion County children are safe, healthy, eager to learn and ready to succeed by the time they enter school. ELCMC provides families with access to quality early learning programs that nurture children’s learning potential and prepare them for their educational success. The Coalition’s mission is to provide leadership and foster partnerships to optimize a quality early learning environment for our children through child care, voluntary pre-kindergarten and parent education. For more information, call 352-369-2315 or visit elc-marion.org.