Early Learning and Development Center
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Early Learning and Development Center

Email:
eldc​@nau.edu
Call:
928-523-2659

All families need connections and supports to thrive.  The ELDC aims to be a support to all families and young children in the community.

 

NAU Families are encouraged to explore other helpful resources below and throughout the Flagstaff community. Please contact the ELDC to speak with someone about what resources are available to you.

 

ELDC and Early Learning Information Accordion Closed

  • Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS)
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • Arizona DES Child Care
  • What To Look For in an Early Learning Program-NAEYC
  • ELDC Family Statement of Services 2024
  • Child Care Resources for Lumberjacks
  • Child Care Resource and Referral
  • Quality First AZ

Inclusion and Special Needs Accordion Closed

  • Arizona Early Intervention Program (ages birth to three)
  • Child Find (ages three to five)
  • NAU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
  • Child and Family Support Services
  • Raising Special Kids
  • Kaibab Behavioral Services

Health Accordion Closed

  • Eco-friendly practices for families
  • MyPlate-meal and snack ideas
  • CPSC product recalls
  • The Guidance Center-behavior and mental health supports
  • Arizona WIC Program
  • Nutritional Assistance in Arizona

K-12 Schools and Summer Programming Accordion Closed

  • Arizona Department of Education
  • Kindercamp

Family and Child Advocacy Accordion Closed

  • Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth
  • Children’s Action Alliance

Community Events Accordion Closed

  • Flagstaff community events
  • Flagstaff 365
  • Flagstaff Moms Collective blog
  • Flagstaff Public Library events
  • Southside Community Association

Support Services Accordion Closed

  • Coconino County Social Safety-Net Resource Guide
  • Flagstaff Resource Guide-Front Door
  • Navajo Nation Family Resource Guide-First Things First
  • Flagstaff Resources website
  • Family Involvement Center
  • Food Resources
  • Housing Resources
  • NAU CARE Center | Louie’s Cupboard
  • NAU Lumberjack Emergency Assistance Fund

Hotlines Accordion Closed

  • Arizona Mental Health Hotline: 1 (844) 534-4673
  • Local Resource Hotline: 211
  • Tribal Warm Line Number: 1 (855) 728-8630
  • Birth to Five Hotline: 877-705-5437
  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 799-7233

 

 

 

Early Learning and Development Center
Location
Building
Ponderosa Building
590 Riordan Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Email
ELDC@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-2659