WHAT WE OFFER
Programs & Services
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Choose from our list of Programs & Services for Families or Providers below.
Find Care For Your Child
We can help you find and access the best early learning experiences and child care programs for your little one.
Financial Assistance
Florida’s School Readiness Program offers financial assistance for qualifying families for early education programs.
On My Way to Kindergarten
Quality preschool experiences can jumpstart your child’s kindergarten experiences and school success.
Free VPK for 4 Year Olds
Is your child going to be 4 years old by September 1st? VPK will help them get ready for kindergarten.
Screening and Support Services
Social-emotional and academic growth begins at birth, screening is an important way to determine if your child is developmentally on track.
The 3Ts
Tune in, Talk More and Take Turns with your child using these interactive videos.
School Readiness for Providers
Florida’s School Readiness Program or SR offers financial assistance to eligible low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future. Services vary based on individual needs and range from extended day care to after-school and school-age care in some instances.
VPK for Providers
Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program or VPK is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents can choose from private child care centers or public schools and school-year or summer programs. Parents of 4-year-olds with special needs have an option outside the classroom setting ‒ VPK Specialized Instructional Services (VPK-SIS).
Professional Development
We’re dedicated to your professional growth and provide an array of resources and services focused on helping you enrich your skills, chart a successful career path and ultimately improve the quality of care delivered in early childhood programs.
On My Way To Kindergarten for Providers
On My Way to Kindergarten is a learning journey that provides families and classrooms with everything to help your students consider Voluntary PreK (VPK) at age 4 and then make a smooth transition into kindergarten.
Scholarships and INCENTIVE$
INCENTIVE$, rewards early childhood educators with financial incentives based on their education and continuity of employment.
Apply For Special Funding and Resources
Providers are required to use the Statewide portal system when applying for funding. To register for an account, you will need a taxpayer identification number as well as your license registration or exemption number.
Hillsborough Infant and Toddler Initiative
The Hillsborough Infant & Toddler Initiative (HITI) strives to improve the quality of infant and toddler care in Hillsborough County. he focus of the Initiative is to provide families with more opportunities to access quality childcare for children birth to 36 months.