Thanks to funds distributed by the Hernando County Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Bright Beginnings Preschool was one of 64 child care centers in the county contracted with the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties Inc. to receive funding for PPE and cleaning supplies.
County officials gathered outside of the preschool, masked up, to discuss how these funds have been critical to maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. The Hernando County Early Learning Coalition branch received $71,872 while Pasco County’s Early Learning Coalition received $159,400. Pasco County currently serves 165 providers. Read more (add link and photo)