Dear Providers,
We are happy to announce that the Division of Early Learning has released the new VPK rates for the 2023-2024 contract year and both Pasco and Hernando County VPK providers will see an increase in VPK funding per child. Please see below for the updated 2023-2024 VPK Rates.
Pasco County VPK Rates for 2023-2024
School Year Programs: $5.34 per hour x 540 hours = $2,883.60 maximum payment per child
Summer Programs: $8.20 per hour x 300 hours = $2,460.00 maximum payment per child
Hernando County VPK Rates for 2023-2024
School Year Programs: $5.19 per hour x 540 hours = $2,802.60 maximum payment per child
Summer Programs: $7.98 per hour x 300 hours = $2,394.00 maximum payment per child
Thank you for all you continue to do to serve the early childhood education needs in our communities.
