This grant is available to School Readiness and/or VPK contracted providers whose most recent CLASS composite score is < 5 or does not have a score. Benefits include onboarding incentives and training with completion bonuses.
Onboarding Incentives (available to
new staff hired after 7/1/22):
$500 upon successful completion of background screening and 120 hours on-the-job (all providers including school-age)
$700 upon successful completion of DCF pre-service training (all providers including school-age)
Training/Bonus Opportunities***
(available to all early learning educators
at qualifying sites)
Up to two 24-hour segments training may be completed:
Early Learning Educators $500 first segment/$700 second segment
Early Learning Directors $600 first segment/$800 second segment
CLASS Group Coaching (MMCI)
Infant/Toddler Track (birth to three)
Preschool Track (three to five)
CLASS Training for Leaders (for Early Learning Directors)
CLASS Observer Training (for Early Learning Directors who have completed one 24-hour segment)
*All activities must take place 7/1/22 – 6/30/23
**Background Screening/DCF Preservice Training offered ongoing until 6/30/23
***Training slots available on a first-come, first-served basis and training starts soon. Apply by 2/24/23 to ensure enrollment
2536 Countryside Blvd Suite 500, Clearwater, FL 33763
Hours of Operation: M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm
