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Dear Parents, As we step into the new year, the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco, and Hernando Counties (ELCPH) wants to take a moment to thank our community of families…

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ELCPH hosts its 18th Annual Early Learning Conference Full STEAM Ahead at Marchman Technical College in New Port Richey!

Spring Hill, FL. — The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties (ELCPH) is excited to share our 18th…

Take a look at our Parent Circle Newsletter!

Dear Parents, As we step into the new year, the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco, and Hernando Counties (ELCPH) wants…

2025–2026 Provider Profiles Are Now Available in the Provider Portal!

2025–2026 Provider Profiles Are Now Available in the Provider Portal! We are excited to announce that the 2025 Provider Profiles…

Now Open: Teacher of the Year Nominees and John and Helen Memorial Scholarships

Dear Educators, We are excited to announce two scholarship opportunities! The first is The John and Helen Long Memorial $500 Scholarship designed…

Collaborate with Us – Spotlight on Providers 2025

Are you in need of renewing your director's credential or have knowledge you want to share? Meet your professional contribution…

Notice to Families: Parent Fees for October

Dear Families, In light of the recent challenges posed by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco…

Calling VPK Educators in Pasco and Hernando: Professional Development Opportunity

Dear Educators, The University of South Florida College of Education in partnership with the Florida Office of Early Learning and…

Registration is OPEN for Full STEAM Ahead Conference

Dear Educators! Exciting news, Early Learning Champions! Registration is now OPEN for the Full STEAM Ahead 18th Annual Early Learning…

November Family Engagement tools for Providers!

Dear Providers, November is Family Engagement Month! The Division of Early Learning and the ELCPH would like to invite you…

Hurricane Milton Support for our Families & Community

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. stands ready to support…

Child Care Tax Credit

We’re pleased to share information about Florida's newly established Child Care Tax Credits Program, effective October 1, 2024. This program…

Implementation of TORSH to Support the Coaching Practice

We are excited to inform you about an important enhancement to our coaching practices at the Early Learning Coalition of…

Call for Presenters: 18th Annual Early Learning Conference

Call for Presenters! The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. is actively seeking presenters for our 18th…

VPK Provider Performance Metric

We would like to inform you that on August 21, 2024, the State Board of Education approved Rule 6M-8.622, Florida…

Educators and Parents: MarcoPolo For All!

We have great news! The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties purchased MarcoPolo For Educators for ALL School…

Support a children’s book bundle with the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando County!

Spring Hill, FL (June 3, 2024). The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando County (ELCPH) is excited to present…

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco & Hernando Counties Selects TORSH to Enhance Early Childhood Coaching Initiatives

TORSH Talent will streamline ELCPH coaching processes, advance teaching practices, and improve early childhood outcomes for thousands of children and…

New School Readiness (SR) Reimbursement Rates FY 2024-25

Attention Pasco and Hernando Providers! Exciting news is coming regarding School Readiness Reimbursement Rates! New increased School Readiness Reimbursement Rates…

Spotlight on Providers 2024

SPOTLIGHT on Providers is published annually by the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. for the provider…

Emotional Vaccines® Partners with ELCPH to launch “Mondays with Mehra”

Emotional Vaccines® Partners with Early Learning Coalition of Pasco Hernando to Launch Wellness Initiative for Early Childhood Educators - "Mondays…

Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring awards $5,000 to the ELCPH to support free parent education

The Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring awards $5,000 to the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties to…

Suncoast Credit Union’s Every Hit is a Win Rays promotion benefits the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties!

Suncoast Credit Union’s Every Hit is a Win Rays promotion benefits the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties!…

Accreditation is Possible!

Dear Providers, Accreditation is within reach, and the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando is eager to assist providers…

The ELCPH launches “Transition to Kindergarten” events

Spring Hill, FL (August 9, 2023) The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties (ELCPH) invited Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)…

The Promise Institute is LIVE!

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties is excited to announce that the migration for the Promise Institute…

2023-2024 VPK Rates – Pasco & Hernando Counties

Dear Providers, We are happy to announce that the Division of Early Learning has released the new VPK rates for…

Promise Institute Updates Coming Soon!

To provide a more efficient and secure online training experience, The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties will…

New Worlds Reading program has grown to include VPK students!

The UF Lastinger Center for Learning’s New Worlds Reading program has grown to include VPK students! This state-created program mails…

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Governor also announces awards from the Florida Disaster Fund to assist Hurricane Ian-impacted students TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron…

NEW! FAST Training REQUIRED Yearly for all VPK Program Assessors

Effective immediately, DEL has implemented a new requirement stating that the VPK FAST Star Early Literacy training must be completed…

Updates Regarding the VPK Wage Incentive Program

Following the budget officially being signed into law and based on recent communication from the Division of Early Learning, we…

Curriculum Expansion and Implementation Study Application

Exciting news out of the Division of Early Learning. DEL provided The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando with…

Dawn Espinoza on WFLA 8’s Daytime TV program

On May 12th, Training Supervisor, Dawn Espinoza was interviewed on WFLA 8’s Daytime TV program with host Maggie Rodriguez. Dawn…

Samantha Dominguez on TODO Tampa Bay

Samantha Dominguez, Early Education Advisor for the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, talks about early learning educational…

Feature in Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando recently was featured in Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine regarding Florida VPK and…

Provider Appreciation Week!

Teacher Appreciation Week and Provider Appreciation Day is quickly approaching. The Coalition wishes to invite you to attend our Provider…

Dr. Knobl with Gayle Guyardo on BLOOM TV

Steve Knobl Ph.D., Executive Director of the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties joins Gayle Guyardo the host…

ARPA Payment Update

ARPA PAYMENT UPDATE: We know everyone is excited and eager to receive their ARPA Grants so we wanted to provide…

FFCCHA Conference

Family Home Childcare Providers may qualify to go to the FFCCHA Conference!! Winning scholarship entries will receive up to $1000…

2023 Spotlight on Providers Released

SPOTLIGHT on Providers is published annually by the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. for the provider…

Launching: Promise Institute’s Community Education for Families!

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. is launching a new Family Education training platform. Please welcome…

Annual Report for FY 2021-2022

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties is happy to announce the release of our 2021-2022 Annual Report.…

In-Person VPK Math Winter Symposium

Dear Educators, We are excited to share that we will be hosting an upcoming VPK Math Winter Symposium! It is…

Workforce Initiatives for Early Educators Now Available!

We are excited to announce our new Workforce Initiatives that are now available through ARP Act Funding intended to help…

Legislative Updates for Providers

In an effort to keep you informed of current legislation, we want to make you aware of a Legislative Rules…

Identifying Quality Early Learning Programs

Dear Families, We hope that the 2022/2023 school year is off to a great start for your family! We would…

VPK $15/HR Wage Incentive Program Information

VPK $15/HR Wage Incentive Program Information House Bill 5001, also known as the General Appropriations Act, was passed by the…

Understanding the STAR Early Literacy Parent Report

Dear VPK Families, We are excited that your child is enrolled in a VPK classroom this school year! As many…

MarcoPolo Learning Partners with Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Pasco and Hernando, which oversees the School Readiness and Voluntary…

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties Announces Rebrand

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties Announces Rebrand Spring Hill, FL (September 6, 2022) The Early Learning…

The Early Learning Coalition has been awarded $524,212.50

The Florida Department of Education’s Division of Early Learning has approved a Preschool Development Grant (PDG) in the amount of…

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Bimal Bhojani as Chair, Jacob Horner, and Manuel “Manny” Santana…

The Coalition hosted its annual Storybook Forest event

The Coalition hosted its annual Storybook Forest event and a first time, Drive-thru experience in 2022 where over two hundred…

Free book bundles, giveaways at Storybook Forest drive-thru event

A fun and educational drive-thru event will bring costumed characters to life this weekend as families in cars navigate Storybook…

New book helps new moms read to their newborn babies

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — Early Learning specialists say it’s important for new moms to read to their newborns while they…

The Coalition hosted the 14th Annual Early Learning Conference (Virtual) “The Great Bounce BACK: Resilience!”

Over 330 attendees participated! Thank you to all the educators, childcare providers including community members who are advocates for early…

A “Loving Start” for new moms and newborns

The Coalition launched “Loving Start” with a donation of 500 “Cuddle” books (valued at $2,800), personalized with PHELC title pages,…

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. launches LOVING START a new early literacy program for parent and child

Spring Hill, FL (September 30, 2021) The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. (PHELC) launches LOVING START,…

PHELC receives $60,000 grant from ‘No Kid Hungry’ to help fight child hunger

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — A $60,000 grant from no kid hungry to the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando…

Hernando County CARES Act for PHELC

Thanks to funds distributed by the Hernando County Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Bright Beginnings Preschool was…

The Early Learning Coalition Receives $71K Donation For PPE, Cleaning Supplies

A more than $71,000 donation from the Hernando County Cares Act is helping The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and…

Books Come to Life at 12th Annual Storybook Forest

Children's characters came to life on Saturday at the 12th annual Storybook Forest in Spring Hill. The woods transformed into…

New institute to aid early childhood educators

SPRING HILL — The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties is coming off of another successful educators’ conference…