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Florida Early Childhood Educator Training Stipends Extended

The Division of Early Learning is excited to announce that the Florida Early Childhood Educator Training Stipends have been extended to October 15, 2023! Early Childhood Educators in Florida who are employed at a program that is contracted for School Readiness or VPK are eligible to earn a $75 stipend upon the successful completion of specific early learning trainings through this limited offer. The maximum stipend a participant may receive is $225 and courses must be … Read more

New DCF and DEL Courses for Providers

The Department of Children and Families’ Office of Licensing and the Department of Education’s Division of Early Learning are proud to announce the release of new courses to further support and offer new resources for early childhood education professionals.  From Department of Children and Families’ Office of Licensing: Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Program Directors – Hybrid (TICDHI): The goal of this course is to assist child care programs in implementing trauma-informed care for the … Read more

Child Care Provider Self-Care Challenge

As someone who spends so much time taking care of our little ones, it’s important to take care of yourself first! The Self-Care Challenge below includes some ideas and activities to help you get started, just cross them off as you go! Download and Print Yours!