The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County (ELC Pinellas) is pleased to announce that funding is currently available through the School Readiness Program to help qualifying families pay for child care.

The School Readiness Program provides financial assistance to income-eligible working families so their children can access high-quality early learning and care. This program helps parents remain in the workforce while ensuring their children are in safe, nurturing, and educational environments.

“Access to affordable, high-quality child care is essential for families and for our community,” said Lindsay Carson, CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County. “We encourage providers to share this opportunity with families who may benefit.”

Families can apply now by visiting ELCPinellas.org. There is no waitlist at this time, and funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible applicants.

About the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County
The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County supports families and child care providers by ensuring children enter school ready to learn. Through programs like School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), ELC Pinellas invests in early education as the foundation for lifelong success.

For more information, visit www.elcpinellas.org or call 727-400-4411.

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About the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every child in Pinellas County has access to high-quality early care and education. We work in partnership with families, educators, and community providers to prepare children to enter kindergarten ready to succeed in school and in life. To learn more, visit www.elcpinellas.org.

Do you need help paying for child care? Funding is available.