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Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten


Voluntary PreKindergarten Providers by County
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The Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK) legislation was signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush on January 2, 2005. This law created a program intended to prepare every four-year-old in the state of Florida for kindergarten and build a strong foundation for their continued educational success. The State Constitution was amended to include the VPK program.

The VPK program is a free, voluntary program that parents of 4 year old children can choose to participate in through either a school year program for a total of 540 instructional hours or a summer program for a total of 300 instructional hours. Parents can also choose whether or enroll their child in a public school or a preschool program offered by a private provider.

VPK providers have flexibility in how they design their program as long as they meet the required number of instructional hours, staffing requirements, and class sizes. Parents can choose the program that best meets their child's individual needs.

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Early Childhood issues and concerns should be our number one priority in the state of Florida. Our representatives need to hear from parents, providers, and community organizations. Contact your representatives today! For more information on Early Childhood Advocacy call 850-385-0551.

For Parents For Providers

VPK Child Application

Download and complete the VPK child application.

Provider Application

Download both the Form 10 & 11 required for providers who participate in VPK.

How do I register my child for VPK?

A step by step process for parents to follow for their child to be enrolled in the VPK Program.

Pilot Project Provider Application & Contract

The application and contract for programs who qualify and want to participate in the VPK Pilot Project 2007-2008.

How do I choose a VPK Provider?

A checklist to help determine what VPK program is right for you and your child.

OEL Policy Chart

OEL has created a new policy chart so you can track new changes in policy.

Who are the VPK Providers in my area?

A listing of all current approved VPK Providers in all seven counties.

Introduction to VPK

An introduction to VPK and what to expect as a provider.

Join our Parent Network

We are developing a parent network of parents who are dedicated to ensuring every child is prepared for success in school through advocacy, activities, and involvement. Check back soon to join!

Becoming a VPK Provider

A step by step process explaining who qualifies for providing VPK services and how to sign up.
 

Child Enrollment into VPK

A step by step process explaining how children are enrolled into VPK.
 

Provider Payments for VPK Services

A description of how providers are paid for VPK services rendered.

 

VPK Monitoring

A description of the items a VPK monitor will look for when monitoring a VPK program.
 

State and Coalition Policies

A complete listing of all state and Coalition policies with regard to VPK.

 

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about VPK.



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