Gulfstream Early Learning Center

🌿🐾 Adventure awaits at Ingalls Park (735 SW 1st St)! 🌳✨ Join us for our Family Nature Club every Wednesday! 🌈 Together, we'll dive into the wonders of nature and uncover its amazing secrets! 🌼👦👧 All ages are welcome—bring your curious minds and adventurous spirits! Let's explore together! 🌍💚 We can’t wait to see you there!
For more information, visit www.coHB.org/FamilyFun

We have space in our FREE VPK Summer Bridge program!!

The Broward County Schools VPK Summer Bridge Program is now open for registration! This program is exclusively for children who completed VPK in the 2025-2026 school year and need additional support before the next school year.

Register here: https://ow.ly/kyTH50Z8Rz6

Do not miss this opportunity to give your child a strong start!

Program Highlights:
Dates: June 15 - July 27, Monday-Thursday
Daily Schedule: 6 hours per day
Meals: FREE lunch provided

Qualified Teachers: Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher, possess Florida’s teaching certification, and specialize in early childhood education

How to Apply:
Obtain a copy of your child’s Star Early Literacy Progress Monitoring Period 3 (PM3) Report or a letter from your child’s VPK school documenting that your child could not be assessed for PM3 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Create your child’s 2026 VPK Summer Bridge application here: https://ow.ly/kyTH50Z8Rz6

Important: No transportation is provided. Families must ensure their child qualifies for this program. Confirm eligibility before applying to secure your child’s spot.

We hope you and your families have a fun and exciting Summer of learning with the Summer Bridge program.

Need food assistance? Join the monthly food distribution at the Austin Hepburn Center in Hallandale Beach.

Location:
Austin Hepburn Center
1000 NW 8th Avenue
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Time:
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

When:
First Wednesday of every month

Upcoming 2026 Dates:
• June 3
• July 1*
• August 5*
• September 2
• October 7
• November 4
• December 2

Summer hours for July and August: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

For more information, call (954) 457-1460.

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📚 Tomorrow is the last day of school for Broward County Public Schools students!

Please note:
⏰ Wednesday, June 3, is an Early Release Day.
📅 Thursday, June 4, is an Employee Planning Day — no school for students.

Congratulations to our students, families, teachers, volunteers and staff on a successful 2025/26 school year. Have a safe, fun and restful summer!

🎒✨ KINDERGARTEN, HERE WE COME! ✨🎨🔬

Join us for A Day in K – I’m Going to Kindergarten at the Museum of Discovery and Science!
Families will enjoy an evening full of hands-on STEM fun, games, giveaways, school readiness resources, and more — all designed to help your little learner get excited for kindergarten! 🖍️📚💡

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/vb5s50YYl1X

📅 Choose Your Date:
Wednesday, June 3 OR Thursday, June 4
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 For kindergarten-bound children & their families (up to 4 guests total)
📍 Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL

🍽️ Dinner provided
🎁 Free giveaways
🧪 Interactive STEM activities
🎨 Fun family experiences
🏫 Meet community partners & school readiness experts

Presented in partnership with MODS, the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. and presented by the The Salah Foundation.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
⭐ Children’s Services Council
⭐ Broward County Public Schools
⭐ Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans
⭐ Jazwares Cares
⭐ JetBlue
⭐ Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
⭐ Pummarola
⭐ Xpress

🎉 Early Learning Coalition of Broward CountyChildren's Services Council of Broward CountyMuseum of Discovery and ScienceMuseum of Discovery and ScienceBroward County Public Schools

As the school year comes to a close, Broward County Public Schools is implementing additional safety measures to help keep campuses safe and focused for students and staff.

From Friday, May 29, through Wednesday, June 3, backpacks and bags will not be permitted on school campuses.

Families, please help students prepare by returning school materials and following campus guidelines. For questions or special circumstances, please contact your school directly.

Heiken helps us build a brighter future!!

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