Research:
- shows that by age 5, 90% of a child’s brain structure has developed.
- into the quality of current child care programs indicates that only 15% are of high quality.
- shows that by 3rd grade, children from low- income families have vocabularies of around 4,000 words, while their middle income peers have vocabularies of around 12,000 words.
- has determined for every dollar invested in a high quality early learning program there is a benefit of $7 to society—savings on educational programs, crime costs, welfare costs, and profit from taxes from higher wage earnings.
How can you help?
Donate or volunteer today!
Child Care of Southwest Florida must rely on the generous donations from members of our community, corporations and foundations to begin to build child care programs that will truly make a difference in the lives of low-income children and their families.
Any amount of donation is appreciated.
- $ 30 One day of child care
- $ 150 One week of child care
- $ 500 5 weeks of summer camp for a school-age child
- $1000 Assist with playground renovations
- $7500 One year of child care for one child
Naming opportunities are available to honor people living or to memorialize deceased loved ones. Donations may be pledged over a period of years.
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$1 Million Child Care Center
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$ 500,000 Playground
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$ 250,000 Per classroom
Developing high quality early education programs is a long term commitment that will have a lasting impact on the children and families of our community far into the future.
Donating is easy…
Call us at 239-278-1002 or
Make your check out to
Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc.
6831 Palisades Park Ct. Suite 6
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Good Stewardship – our commitment to the community is strong. Review our Annual Report for more information.
Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc. SM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. OUR REGISTRATION # CH1076.