Children at play at the Community Children’s Center in Lehigh Acres, one of the centers operated by Child Care of Southwest Florida Inc. They are from left to right, Mariah Landon, Brittany Juarez and Marlin Hinojosa.

Golfers in Southwest Florida can enjoy a day of golf Friday, May 20, while providing early learning child care scholarships for low-income families.

The Second Annual “Tee Time for Tots” Child Care Golf Tournament benefitting Child Care of Southwest Florida will be at Pelican Preserve Golf Club, 10571 Veneto Drive, near Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

“Many people don’t realize that the cost of child care is the third largest expense in the family budget after housing and food,” said Linda McNabb, director of development of Child Care of Southwest Florida Inc. “Many of our families simply cannot afford the child care expense without some help. That’s where this golf tournament can assist families in need.”

The tourney will begin with a 1 p.m. shotgun start with prizes awarded for closest to the pin and longest drive for both men and women. There also will be beverages served on the course throughout the afternoon.

Four levels of sponsorship are available:

? Hole In One Sponsor – $3,000, includes four golfers and dinner for four; banner at the course, program recognition, two tee signs, website recognition, and inclusion in all news releases and event marketing;

? Eagle Sponsor – $1,850, includes four golfers and dinner for four; logo on event banner; one tee sign, and website recognition.

? Birdie Sponsor – $1,500, includes four golfers and dinner for four; one tee sign, program and website recognition.

? Corporate Sponsor – $750, includes four golfers and dinner for four and program recognition.

Individual golfers also may register for $100 and receive dinner and a goodie bag in addition to a day of golf at Pelican Preserve.

To register for the tournament, visit www.ccswfl.org‘>www.ccswfl.org‘>www.ccswfl.org‘>www.ccswfl.org. For more information about sponsorships, call Linda McNabb at (239) 425-1017.

Child Care of Southwest Florida Inc. is a private non-profit organization dedicated to providing high quality child care services throughout Southwest Florida. The agency provides child care for children from infancy through age 12 at its six child care centers in Lee and Hendry counties. In addition, it offers training for early childhood professionals, and administers the federal food program for eligible centers and family child care homes throughout Southwest Florida. The agency must rely on generous donations and volunteer efforts from members of the community, corporations and foundations to build and maintain programs that make a difference to low-income children. Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc., is a United Way agency.

To learn more or to make a donation, visit www.ccswfl.org‘>www.ccswfl.org‘>www.ccswfl.org‘>www.ccswfl.org or call (239) 278-1002.