Early Learning Coalition of Seminole County is Seminole is requesting qualifications from experienced individuals and firms to conduct a workforce study of early care and education (ECE) providers in Seminole County, Florida. This project will compliment and expand upon a recently completed study which analyzed the rate of turnover among ECE providers operating in the county. A copy of the turnover study is available at www.seminoleearlylearning.org.

The successful respondent will include in the study both private and faith-based child care centers and, as appropriate, family child care homes operating in Seminole County. The primary, though not exclusive, unit of inquiry will be current and past individual teachers and assistant teachers. The study must be completed not later than May 1, 2007.

A copy of the Request for Qualifications may be obtained by calling (407)871-1103 or at www.seminoleearlylearning.org. Completed proposals must be received not later than 12:00 Noon, October 30, 2006.