VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN (VPK)

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free program designed to prepare four-year-old children for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. VPK is available to all four-year-olds that live in Florida, regardless of family income.

The 2024/25 program year will be available in January!

For the 2024/25 program year, children must be born between September 2, 2019 and September 1, 2020.

VPK provides an early childhood educational experience that supports the development of early literacy, pre-math skills, scientific thinking, and social skills development.

When a student successfully completes the VPK program, they are more ready for kindergarten than children who do not attend VPK.

Find a VPK Provider

• Types of Child Care
• Choosing Quality Educational Resources, learn what to look for in a child care center
• Discuss Financial Assistance Options
• Licensing and Regulation, explore provider contact information, additional accreditations, and more
• ELCPBC Programs and Services

Register for VPK

• An original or certified copy of the child’s birth certificate
• A passport or certificate of the child’s arrival in the United States
• An immunization record a public health officer or licensed practicing physician signed
• A valid military dependent identification card

Proof of Child's Residency: (One of the following) P.O. BOXES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

• Utility bill (electric, gas, water), cable, or home phone bill
• Pay stub
• Residential rental agreement or receipt from rental payment
• Government-issued document (e.g., Florida driver's license, Florida identification card, property tax assessment showing a homestead exemption)

VPK Specialized Instructional Services (SIS) Education Program

Takes place outside a traditional classroom setting and is designed for 4-year-olds with special needs who have current individualized educational plans from local school districts.
The VPK Specialized Educational Services or VPK SIS is available for age-eligible children with disabilities as evidenced by a current individual educational plan (IEP). The Department of Education approves SIS providers whose services meet statutory standards, maintains a list of approved providers, and notifies each school district and early learning coalition of the approved provider list. Parents with questions about accessing VPK SIS for their child, contact CCR&R at 561-514-3300.