New School Readiness Funding Initiative
for Infant and Toddler Slots
Good Morning Providers,

The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County is participating in a statewide initiative to provide School Readiness funding for a certain number of infant and toddler slots in high need areas.  These dollars will be used to reimburse locally selected School Readiness providers in high need areas within Pinellas County.  If you are a selected provider, the Coalition has already contacted you with additional information. 
 
Selection Process
Providers were selected based on the following state-approved criteria:
  • Must be a current SR provider in good standing and in compliance with the terms and conditions of the SR contract 
  • Have no Class I licensing violations and no more than three Class II licensing violations between April 1, 2014 and the contract execution date
  • Must be a current Tier 2 or 3 participant in the Early Learning Performance Funding Pilot (ELPFP)
  • Must be providing services in an area of high need (as designated by the Office of Early Learning)
  • Must be licensed to serve infants and toddlers
 
Alternate Providers
A certain number of providers were selected as alternate providers in the event that the selected provider ceased participation in the slot funding initiative. These providers were selected based on the following state-approved criteria:
  • Must be a current SR provider in good standing and in compliance with the terms and conditions of the SR contract  
  • Have no Class I licensing violations and no more than three Class II licensing violations between April 1, 2014 and the contract execution date
  • Must be a current Gold Seal provider
  • Must be a current participant in the Coalition's L.E.A.P. Quality Initiative
  • Must be providing services in an area of high need (as designated by the Office of Early Learning)
  • Must be licensed to serve infants and toddlers
If you have questions, please call 727-400-4447

Sponsorship by Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County., Florida's Office of Early Learning, 64% Federal Funds



Email: info@elcpinellas.net