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VPK: The Next Best Thing To A Magical Parenting Handbook
When it comes to raising children there sure is no magical parenting handbook that can help you, but we do our best to make sure we tailor our parenting style […]
Press Release: Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Interim CEO, Gary Meyer, Announced
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY INTERIM CEO, GARY MEYER, ANNOUNCED TAMPA, FL (Monday, August 22, 2022) – Gary Meyer was appointed Interim Chief E…
Press Release: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES HIRE OF SPIRIT CONSULTING TO SEARCH FOR NEXT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
TAMPA, FL (Wednesday, September 7, 2022) – The Board of Directors has approved the hiring of Spirit Consulting to undertake the search for the Early Learning Coalition…
Press Release: Governor DeSantis Appoints Two New Board Members To The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
TAMPA, FL (Tuesday, August 23, 2022) – Governor Ron DeSantis appointed two board members to the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) on August 19th….
New Business Leadership Cohorts
Hello Providers: The long-awaited release of new Business Leadership cohorts is finally here! Please take a moment to read the below descriptions BEFORE signing up for…
Early Childhood Educators and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a webinar this Wednesday (2pm ET) on how to take advantage of the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver. O…
ARPA Second Payment and Survey
ARPA Payments will be coming out in September! The survey for the second ARPA payment will be available in the DEL portal 80 days after your original ARPA application …
Rule Workshops: Program Assessment Requirements for School Readiness Rule Workshops
Dear School Readiness Providers, The Division of Early Learning (DEL) is holding Rule Workshops via webinar for rules 6M-4.740 & 6M-4.741, F.A.C., Program Assessme…
$15 Per Hour Wage Incentive and Application
Happy Start of the VPK Program Year! As of August 10, 2022, VPK Programs can elect to participate in additional payment for VPK services if the program agrees to pay […
Press Release: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOARD CHAIR PROCEEDS WITH THE PROCESS TO REPLACE RETIRING CEO
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOARD CHAIR PROCEEDS WITH THE PROCESS TO REPLACE RETIRING CEO TAMPA, FL (Wednesday, August 3, 2022) – Board Chair Aakas…
New Business Leadership Cohorts
Hello Providers: The long-awaited release of new Business Leadership cohorts is finally here! Please take a moment to read the below descriptions BEFORE signing up for…
Early Childhood Educators and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a webinar this Wednesday (2pm ET) on how to take advantage of the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver. O…
ARPA Second Payment and Survey
ARPA Payments will be coming out in September! The survey for the second ARPA payment will be available in the DEL portal 80 days after your original ARPA application …
Rule Workshops: Program Assessment Requirements for School Readiness Rule Workshops
Dear School Readiness Providers, The Division of Early Learning (DEL) is holding Rule Workshops via webinar for rules 6M-4.740 & 6M-4.741, F.A.C., Program Assessme…
$15 Per Hour Wage Incentive and Application
Happy Start of the VPK Program Year! As of August 10, 2022, VPK Programs can elect to participate in additional payment for VPK services if the program agrees to pay […
VPK: The Next Best Thing To A Magical Parenting Handbook
When it comes to raising children there sure is no magical parenting handbook that can help you, but we do our best to make sure we tailor our parenting style […]
92 Child Care Professionals Complete Business Leadership Training
TAMPA, FL (Monday, June 27, 2022) – The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) received Workforce Initiatives for Early Educators funding as part of t…
Low Kindergarten Readiness Rates – Opinion Editorial – 2.14.2022
Last week, the most recent kindergarten readiness rates were issued by the state of Florida. Based on assessments of entering kindergarteners in September 2021 for Hi…
We’re moving in the right direction…
Because nearly all brain development occurs before age 5, early learning for our children today determines who they become tomorrow. Education of parents on the impo…
Press Release: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES HIRE OF SPIRIT CONSULTING TO SEARCH FOR NEXT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
TAMPA, FL (Wednesday, September 7, 2022) – The Board of Directors has approved the hiring of Spirit Consulting to undertake the search for the Early Learning Coalition…
Press Release: Governor DeSantis Appoints Two New Board Members To The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
TAMPA, FL (Tuesday, August 23, 2022) – Governor Ron DeSantis appointed two board members to the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) on August 19th….
Press Release: Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Interim CEO, Gary Meyer, Announced
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY INTERIM CEO, GARY MEYER, ANNOUNCED TAMPA, FL (Monday, August 22, 2022) – Gary Meyer was appointed Interim Chief E…
Press Release: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOARD CHAIR PROCEEDS WITH THE PROCESS TO REPLACE RETIRING CEO
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOARD CHAIR PROCEEDS WITH THE PROCESS TO REPLACE RETIRING CEO TAMPA, FL (Wednesday, August 3, 2022) – Board Chair Aakas…
Press Release: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CEO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
TAMPA, FL (Tuesday, August 2, 2022) – The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) Chief Executive Officer Gordon L. Gillette announced his retirement t…
Press Release: Childcare Stabilization Grant through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 5.27.2022
The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County has funds to provide financial relief to all contracted and non-contracted childcare providers in Hillsborough Coun…
The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Cybersecurity Incident
TAMPA, FL (Thursday, August 19, 2021) – At the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, we take the issue of privacy seriously. As part of that commitment, we …
The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County earns more than $69,000 in community investment funding from United Way Suncoast
The UWS award, part of a $6.05 million investment in the community, will support the ALICE Project. ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) househol…
ELCHC Joins Tune In, Talk More, Take Turns Campaign
PNC Foundation Awards $400K Grant to support 16 Florida Early Learning Coalitions to Launch “Any time is 3Ts Time” Campaign Free, bilingual resources will empower hun…
VPK Updates: Provider Notes 7.25.22
2022-2023 VPK Applications: ELCHC Contract Specialists have started initiating VPK Provider Applications: If your VPK APP has been initiated, please submit it as soon …
More Payable Extraordinary Absences
Extraordinary Absences Form The Division of Early Learning (DEL) informed the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County yesterday that beginning July 1, 2022, Sc…
School Readiness Rate Increase And Reimbursement Changes
SR Daily Rates For Centers SR Daily Rates for FCCH Reimbursement Increases Effective July 1, 2022, the following exciting changes will impact what the ELCHC reimburses…
How to Ease First Day of Kindergarten Fears with Transitional Activities
Caps are being decorated, Pomp and Circumstance fills the air, and your baby is on their way to a new chapter. It’s graduation time for high school seniors and for [&h…
