Manatee

Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County

The Boys and Girls Club provides hope and opportunities to thousands of children. Programs at the Boys & Girls Club focus on character and leadership development. There are sports, fitness and recreational activities. Other programs focus on education, the arts, health and life skills.

Club Locations:
Bradenton Club
Desoto Club
Palmetto Club
Harllee Middle School
Southeast High School
Daughtrey Elementary School

Division of Early Learning

The Division of Early Learning is called DEL for short. It is a division of the Florida Department of Education. This division works to provide early learning services for children.

Programs Include:

  • Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
  • School Readiness (SR)
  • Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)