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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…
ELCHC Newsletter: Q2 October – December 2022
Good day community friends of the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County. Thank you for being supportive of not only our efforts but those of childcare provid…
Coalition Customer Satisfaction Survey
The Division of Early Learning (DEL) is in the process of implementing the Coalition Customer Satisfaction Survey as required by s. 1002.82 (3) F.S., and Rule 6M-9.120…
CEO Dr. Fred Hicks interview with Tampa Bay Today’s radio show with Kurt Shriner during the Money Talk segment
Our new CEO Dr. Fred Hicks was invited to be part of Tampa Bay Today’s radio show with Kurt Shriner during the Money Talk segment. Shriner and Dr. Hicks discussed [&he…
PRESS RELEASE: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW CEO
TAMPA, FL (November 14, 2022) — The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) Board of Directors announces the finalization of the contract to secure the…
ARPA Stabilization Subgrant Round 2 is here
The long-awaited ARPA Stabilization Subgrant Round 2 is NOW available. To apply, log in to the Statewide Provider Portal. The award amounts and e…
PRESS RELEASE: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CELEBRATES 14 PROVIDERS WITH SURPRISE VISITS TO HONOR TEACHERS
TAMPA, FL (Monday, October 31, 2022) – The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) recently celebrated fourteen early learning programs for their …
Kindergarten Transition: Unprepared Anxiety
Months back I wrote about the importance of transitioning your child into kindergarten along with tips. I had my own child going into kindergarten after being in the F…
PRESS RELEASE: Early Learning Coalition Of Hillsborough County Board Of Directors Announces Finalist, Dr. Fred Hicks, As Next Chief Executive Officer
TAMPA, FL (Monday, October 17, 2022) – The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) Board of Directors announced on September 9, 2022 the hiring of Chri…
PRESS RELEASE: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS IN THE SEARCH FOR NEXT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
TAMPA, FL (Friday, October 7, 2022) – The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) Board of Directors announced on September 9, 2022 the hiring of Chris…
ELCHC Newsletter: Q2 October – December 2022
Good day community friends of the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County. Thank you for being supportive of not only our efforts but those of childcare provid…
Coalition Customer Satisfaction Survey
The Division of Early Learning (DEL) is in the process of implementing the Coalition Customer Satisfaction Survey as required by s. 1002.82 (3) F.S., and Rule 6M-9.120…
CEO Dr. Fred Hicks interview with Tampa Bay Today’s radio show with Kurt Shriner during the Money Talk segment
Our new CEO Dr. Fred Hicks was invited to be part of Tampa Bay Today’s radio show with Kurt Shriner during the Money Talk segment. Shriner and Dr. Hicks discussed [&he…
PRESS RELEASE: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW CEO
TAMPA, FL (November 14, 2022) — The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) Board of Directors announces the finalization of the contract to secure the…
Kindergarten Transition: Unprepared Anxiety
Months back I wrote about the importance of transitioning your child into kindergarten along with tips. I had my own child going into kindergarten after being in the F…
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…
PRESS RELEASE: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CELEBRATES 14 PROVIDERS WITH SURPRISE VISITS TO HONOR TEACHERS
TAMPA, FL (Monday, October 31, 2022) – The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) recently celebrated fourteen early learning programs for their …
PRESS RELEASE: Early Learning Coalition Of Hillsborough County Board Of Directors Announces Finalist, Dr. Fred Hicks, As Next Chief Executive Officer
TAMPA, FL (Monday, October 17, 2022) – The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) Board of Directors announced on September 9, 2022 the hiring of Chri…
PRESS RELEASE: EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS IN THE SEARCH FOR NEXT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
TAMPA, FL (Friday, October 7, 2022) – The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) Board of Directors announced on September 9, 2022 the hiring of Chris…
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…
ARPA Stabilization Subgrant Round 2 is here
The long-awaited ARPA Stabilization Subgrant Round 2 is NOW available. To apply, log in to the Statewide Provider Portal. The award amounts and e…
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…
