The Infant & Toddler Specialist of Early Education and Care, Inc. provides support, training, and technical assistance for caregivers of children ages birth to 36 months. The Infant & Toddler Specialist is dedicated to helping child care providers develop quality programs in Bay, Gulf, Franklin, Calhoun, Jackson, Washington, and Holmes counties by offering:

• Education, support, and resources to providers and families with infants/toddlers.
• Support for infant/toddler caregivers to improve the quality of infant/toddler care
• On site visits and/or telephone assistance for child care providers concerning infant/toddler issues such as biting, toileting, separation anxiety, temperament, etc.
• All services are provided at no cost to School Readiness providers or families of children enrolled in a School Readiness program.

If you would like to enhance the quality of care for infants and toddlers in your child care home or center, please call our toll free line 1-800-768-8316 or our local number 1-850-872-7550.