Naples Children Foundation invests $8M in early learning

Naples Children Foundation is investing $8 million over three years to expand early learning opportunities across Collier County through partnerships with Grace Place for Children and Families and Collier County Public Schools. The initiative will add multiple Bright Beginnings program sites beginning in August, serving 190 additional children, and launch a new accredited early learning program at Naples Park Elementary School in January 2027 for 92 students. The investment also supports kindergarten readiness, literacy instruction, behavioral health services, educator training and workforce development to strengthen access to quality early childhood education.