To be eligible for INCENTIVE$ in Broward County, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Earn less than $25.00 per hour as an early childhood educator in Broward County. This includes Directors, Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Floaters or Family Child Care Home educators.
  • Work in a licensed or license-exempt child care program (center or family child care home)
  • Be employed at least six months at this same child care program at the time of employment confirmation
  • Work in a School Readiness (director or any teacher) or VPK contracted site (director or VPK teacher only)
  • Work in your program at least 20 hours per week with children birth to 5 years of age
  • Have at least one of the education levels listed on the INCENTIVE$ Scale (from a regionally accredited college)