Give them the best start in life.

The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County provides children, birth to 5 years, high quality early learning experiences preparing them for success in school and life through the collaboration of families, educators, and the community.

Childcare Financial Assistance
Free Preschool for 4-Year-Olds
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Find financial assistance.

You shouldn’t have to decide between affordability and quality. The School Readiness (SR) program can help with the cost of child care through a partial scholarship that will pay for a portion of the child care cost.
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Check If you qualify & Apply

Discover the magic of preparing children for kindergarten.

Voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) is a state program designed to prepare every child in Florida for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. All eligible children are entitled to participate in one of three VPK program options.
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Check If you qualify & Apply
Learn More about VPK and Apply

Discover the magic of preparing children for kindergarten.

Voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) is a state program designed to prepare every child in Florida for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. All eligible children are entitled to participate in one of three VPK program options.
Learn More about VPK and Apply
Check If you qualify & Apply

Discover the magic of early intervention.

Early screening and intervention can play a vital role in the development of a child. The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) helps connect families to screening services. These services can help identify a potential developmental concern before children enter kindergarten. 
Learn More about VPK and Apply
Learn about Early Intervention Services

Discover the magic of early intervention.

Early screening and intervention can play a vital role in the development of a child. The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) helps connect families to screening services. These services can help identify a potential developmental concern before children enter kindergarten. 
Learn about Early Intervention Services
Learn More about VPK and Apply
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Discover the magic of early intervention.

Early screening and intervention can play a vital role in the development of a child. The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) helps connect families to screening services. These services can help identify a potential developmental concern before children enter kindergarten.
Learn about Early Intervention Services

Explore the brain.

Learning starts at birth and is rapid during the first five years of life. What we do for our children during their first five years determines how successful they’ll be in school, at work and as members of this community.

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Nearly 90% of brain development happens by age 5.

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Every public dollar spent on preschool returns $7 through increased productivity and savings on public assistance and criminal justice. – Harvard University, Center on the Developing Child.

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Toddlers have more than 100 Trillion cell connectors at age two, the most they’ll ever have in their life.

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)

This service is available to assist families seeking quality and affordable child care options, as well as local community resources.
find affordable child care & local resources
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