Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
The VPK program is a free program for Florida's families. Participating
in VPK gives parents an opportunity to help their children reach their
full potential. High quality pre-k increases a child's chances of
succeeding in school and earning more as adults. VPK is free for all
children four years old on or before September 1 of the program year.
There are no income requirements to be eligible for VPK.
During 2002, voters unanimously approved a ballot initiative for the state pay for a high quality voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) program for every 4-year-old in Florida. This program is offered by local private early childhood education providers, family child care homes and public schools.
The program allows for 540 hours of education for a traditional school year (averages to be three hours per day but schedules vary by program) or a summer program with 300 hours of education (averages to be six hours per day but schedules vary by program). Parents may choose which program is best suited for their child.
To learn more about Florida's VPK program download the parent brochures below.
- Search for a VPK provider
- VPK Parent Handbook
- VPK Parent Handbook - Spanish
- VPK Parent Handbook - Short form
- VPK Brochure
- VPK Brochure - Spanish
- Child Application Form (English)
- Child Application Form (Spanish)
- Choosing a Quality VPK
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