Early Learning Coalition board member highlights local pre-K access and high program ratings
Summary
Sandy Besigli, representing the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe, told the board Monroe County has 38 early learning centers, over 1,000 early learners enrolled and high VPK and school-readiness scores; she urged raising income eligibility thresholds to expand access.
Sandy Besigli, who identified herself as a board member of the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe and chairman of the Monroe County advisory group, addressed the board during citizen input to summarize local early-learning strengths and priorities.
Besigli said Monroe has 38 early learning centers and reported more than 1,000 enrolled early learners aged 1 to 4; she said the coalition is evaluating the strategic plan and asked the district to consider local data as it partners on early-learning access. "I'm here today as a board member for the Early Learning Coalition of Miami Dade and Monroe," Besigli said, adding the coalition has prioritized raising income eligibility thresholds so more working parents can access full-day early learning programs.
She highlighted that local providers are pursuing advanced certifications and that many centers posted high readiness scores; Besigli framed the request for eligibility changes as a way to expand child development supports that enable parents to work.
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