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Our Mission

BELAC aims to strengthen the parent/caregiver commitment to Bloomington Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) as well as advise and advocate on behalf of all of Bloomington Early Learning Services, which includes ECFE, Early Childhood Screening, preschool programming for three- and four-year-olds, and Early Childhood Special Education.

What We Do

Build Community

We plan events and activities that bring ELS families together outside the classroom

Increase Awareness

We promote Bloomington ECFE and all ELS programs, acting as a link between ELS and the community

Advise and Advocate

We assist in developing the ELS programs as well as advocate for ELS in the legislature

Fundraise

We fund Advisory-sponsored events for ELS families, materials for early learner classrooms, and more

Build Community

BELAC Organized & Sponsored Annual End of the Year Picnic

BELAC first held the End of the Year Picnic back in May of 2021 and it has grown to be a successful and fun way to celebrate with families, staff, and lots of FUN!

Increase Awareness

Promoting ELS at the Farmers Market

BELAC coordinates an info booth at the Bloomington Farmers Market to increase awareness for ECFE and the district’s other Early Childhood programs to Bloomington families and the wider community.

Advise and Advocate

Supporting ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) Families

In February 2022 BELAC launched ECSE Connect, an online community for parents/caregivers of a child with a disability or delay.

Fundraise

New Motor Room Equipment

In May 2022 BELAC raised $5,535 to buy new gym equipment for Bloomington’s two Early Learning Centers: Pond and Southwood Centers. We did this by sourcing corporate donations and hosting a 1-week donation drive.