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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 […]
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 […]
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 […
Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Using Star Literacy
Dear Providers: The Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring Program is the statewide standardized program known as Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking…
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…
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…
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…
Voluntary Pre-K Program Sees Significant Enrollment Decline
The state’s VPK program has seen a drop in enrollment over the last year. That, along with a recent assessment, is leading to questions about how prepared Florida’s yo…
Child Care Matters — ELCHC CEO Gordon L. Gillette
Child care matters We are all well aware now of the important roles that health care, law enforcement, grocery store, home delivery and government workers play in thes…
Amidst Child Care Closures, Child Care Resource & Referral available to help parents find care.
TAMPA, FL (Tuesday, March 24, 2020) – Since a State of Emergency was declared Wednesday, March 11, 2020, by Governor Ron DeSantis as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, man…
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…
ELCHC Launches COVID-19 Relief Supply Drive to Benefit Child Care Providers
TECO Energy Donates $25,000 Representing the Organization’s Largest Corporate Donor Gift Tampa, Fla (June 23, 2020) – More than 700 Tampa Bay area child care providers…
ELCHC launches salary supplement program for early educators
Early learning teachers can earn $200 to $3,000 more per year TAMPA, FL (Wednesday, February 20, 2019) – The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) is…
Employers can take advantage of matching dollars to support child care services for eligible employees
More than $850,000 in matching funds are available for distribution in Hillsborough County through the Child Care Executive Partnership (CCEP) program, accordin…
Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Using Star Literacy
Dear Providers: The Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring Program is the statewide standardized program known as Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking…
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…
