Not only are they an important time of learning, but they also provide the lifelong basic foundation for forming relationships with parents, grandparents, siblings, caregivers and friends.

Incorporated in November of 1998, the Early Learning Institute (ELI) is a private, nonprofit organization that provides and promotes developmental services, education and support to young children and their families in a variety of settings. ELI serves children with developmental delays and/or disabilities in their homes or other most natural environment, provides support for childcare providers serving typically developing children and children with special needs, and home visits first time parents during the first year of their new baby's development. Other services include Before Books©, a pre-pre-literacy program, community inclusion support and developmental play groups. The Institute also collaborates with other agencies dedicated to enriching the lives of young children.

ELI has experienced phenomenal growth and is now serving 200 families of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds throughout Sonoma County. We currently employ 32 staff members, 75% of who hold advanced degrees in early childhood education, nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies and administration. Because approximately 47% of the families served are from monolingual Spanish speaking families, over 1/3 of our staff has written and oral bilingual proficiency. The expertise of the multidisciplinary staff allows for dynamic, proactive response and education toward the ever-changing needs of our families and community at large.

 

Please note: ELI has moved to new offices.

Effective September 1, 2009, visit us at our new home:

311 Professional Center Drive, Suite 100

Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Phone: (707) 591-0170

Fax: (707) 591-0171