Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County

The Florida Chamber of Commerce estimates that child care issues are resulting in a $5.38 billion annual loss to the state economy.

The state’s VPK program has seen a drop in enrollment over the last year. That, along with a recent assessment, is leading to questions about how prepared Florida’s youngest learners are for school.

It's been said that a parent is a child's first teacher.That's the point behind the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County's 'ReadyRosie'…