Our Purpose We exist to grow healthy children, parents, and the relationship between them. Our Values We value compassion, dedication, discipline, excellence, honesty, respect and safety. Our Vision We envision a Northwest Florida where all children receive world class early education and care thereby being fully prepared to learn upon entering kindergarten. This will become reality because of a committed team of children, parents, volunteers, and professionals. Our Mission We will be on-purpose when we flawlessly execute the following mission directives: - Responsibly administer federal, state, and local funds; - Cultivate sound staff development and growth; - Create teaching opportunities for dedicated early childhood educators; - Encourage, teach, and strengthen economic self-sufficiency for families through access to community services and resources; - Ensure the success of both comprehensive school readiness and voluntary prekindergarten programs; and - Deliver and measure performance-based results related to our purpose, values, vision and mission, in accordance with Florida Statutes and the Florida Office of Early Learning.