INCENTIVE$ Florida

Participants at Level 4 may receive stipend awards of up to $1,200 annually (for full-time eligibility). As you continue advancing your education, you can progress up the INCENTIVE$ Pay Scale and increase your earning potential along the way.

Individual county eligibility may differ. Reach out to our Team to see if you qualify. Get paid to do what you love with INCENTIVE$!

Are you interested in applying to INCENTIVE$ but don't know where to start? Looking for how to submit new education? Unsure of your commitment period?

You've got questions...we've got answers! Contact our INCENTIVE$ Team at 850-487-6300 or send an email to [email protected] and we're happy to help. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Are you or do you know an early learning educator in Okaloosa or Walton County ready to take the next step in their career? INCENTIVE$ may help you earn more for your academic achievements and commitment to the early learning field!

Join our webinar tomorrow + live Q&A to learn more about INCENTIVE$! See below for details on how to join the call.💰🌟

You may be eligible for the Incentives$ Florida Program! 💰

If you work in a School Readiness or VPK program in Okaloosa or Walton County and earn less than $25/hour, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

🌟 Join us for a "Lunch & Learn"- Informational Session + Live Q&A to get all your questions answered and learn how to apply.

📅 May 28 | 12:30 pm CST
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87167487290

This is a great chance to invest in yourself while continuing the important work you do for young children in our community ❤️

Tag a fellow educator who should apply and share this opportunity!

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We will be closed in observance of this special day on May 25th, 2026.

INCENTIVE$ Florida is a locally funded initiative seeks to increase education, compensation, and stability across our ECE workforce. We are grateful for funders who continue to invest in their local economies and and futures by supporting early educators and family child care providers. Thank you Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Early Learning Coalition Of Osceola County, Early Learning Coalition of The Emerald Coast!

INCENTIVE$ is proud to be the Florida affiliate of the Child Care WAGE$® Program. For more information about how you can bring INCENTIVE$ to your community, contact our team!
📞(850) 487-6300
📧[email protected]

Child Care WAGE$® offers education-based salary supplements to underpaid teachers, directors and family child care providers serving children from birth to age 5.

By recognizing and valuing the essential work of early educators, WAGE$ contributes to financial stability and promotes a sense of appreciation for their vital role in shaping the future! Because every child deserves a strong start, and every early educator deserves to feel valued and supported! 💚

Learn more about WAGE$ supplements and apply today! earlyyearsnc.org/program/wages

Get paid to do what you love! Level 3 participants may qualify for up to $850 in annual stipends. Continue your educational journey and move up the INCENTIVE$ Scale to earn more!

Eligibility may differ across individual counties. Reach out to our Team for additional information.

Happy Birthday, Head Start🥳! Thank you to the many incredible Head Start early educators and staff who have helped empower families through education, health, and training for the past 61 years. 👏 National Head Start Association Florida Head Start Association Florida Division of Early Learning Children's Forum TEACH Early Childhood Florida Help Me Grow Florida Children's Week Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Early Learning Coalition Of Osceola County Early Learning Coalition of The Emerald Coast

We’re just two days away from Head Start’s 61st birthday!

Every number represents a real experience. A parent finding stability. A child gaining confidence. A family building a brighter future. These moments happen every day in Head Start programs across the country.

As we celebrate this milestone, we’re also celebrating the people behind the impact.

Explore the stories: https://hubs.la/Q04gNMYd0

It will be a wonderful and educational weekend for early educators across Okaloosa and Walton counties! The Early Learning Coalition of The Emerald Coast team is sure to have plenty of great news to share. Make sure to check in if you're in the area. 🤑🎓☕️

⏰ Only 2 weeks left to get your tickets for this year's Early Childhood Education Summit!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985756200250?aff=oddtdtcreator

TEACH Early Childhood Florida can help INCENTIVE$ participants at all scale levels earn eligible credits to LEVEL UP for larger stipend awards. TEACH is accepting applications now...don't delay, start yours today from your Children's Forum personal portal account! Visit our website to learn more.