Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
As an early childhood teacher, you play a valuable role in educating young children. In fact, the work you do each day increases a child's chances of succeeding in school and in life. They are more likely to graduate from high school, finish college and earn more as adults. That is why we need your participation in Florida's VPK program.
Licensed, private early childhood educators, directors and family child care homes are eligible if they are accredited by a member of the National Council for Private School Accreditation, currently hold a Gold Seal Quality Care designation, or can demonstrate their ability to meet the VPK requirements. Public school districts must be approved by the state. For more eligibility requirements download the provider brochure below.
- Provider Brochure - English
- Provider Brochure - Spanish
- Provider Brochure - Creole
Do You Want to Become A VPK Provider?
Training Transcript Update Process
- DOE Certificate of Completion Form for DCF Training Transcript
- DOE Certificate of Completion Process
VPK Updates
The VPK program has been a success in the state of Florida serving over 150,000 children in over 7,000 centers and schools.
The VPK Provider Handbook gives needed information for being a VPK provider.
Provider Application Process
The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida contracts with Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C) to register public and private early learning programs as eligible VPK providers. 4C is responsible for collecting, reviewing, and maintaining all required documentation for both public school and private providers. Mail or deliver the completed application to 4C, with all required documents. Upon review of required documents you will receive a signed provider agreement authorizing your participation in the VPK program.
VPK Provider Checklist
Download the VPK Provider Checklist
2010-2011 VPK Program Year Forms
- AWI-VPK 10 - Provider Application
- AWI-VPK 11 = Class Registration Application
- AWI-VPK 20 - Provider Agreement
- Attachment 1 (for reference to item #46 in the agreement)
- VPK Calendar for 2010-2011
- Payment Option
- Direct Deposit
- W-9 - Needed only for first time applicants
Other Useful Forms
- Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character
- Attendance Verification - Short Form
- Attendance Verification - Long Form
- Parental Consent for Delayed Enrollment
- Re-Enrollment Application
- Parental Consent for Provider Transfers and Class Transfers
- VPK Class Roster
- VPK Child Delete Form
- Credentials for VPK Teachers and Directors
Submit application to 4C
Call for an appointment or mail in application.
For Glades, Hendry and Lee County:
Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc (4C)
VPK Enrollment Dept.
2675 Winkler Ave., Ste. 300
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239)935-6146
For Collier County:
Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc (4C)
VPK Enrollment Dept.
201 8th St. S., Ste. 200
Naples, FL 34102
(239)213-1137
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.
5256 Summerlin Commons Way, Suite 201 • Ft. Myers, Florida 33907
Phone: (239) 267-4105 • Fax: (239) 267-4109 • Privacy Policy
TOLL FREE: 1-866-863-1366 • Office Hours: 8am-5pm Monday - Friday
Training Events