Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Information for Parents

Thank you for your interest in Florida's FREE VPK program. VPK is a program aimed at giving your four year old the tools necessary to enter kindergarten eager and ready to learn.

VPK Parent Handbook	VPK Informational Brochure	School Readiness Informational Brochure

On this page you will find information on how to sign your child up for VPK. If you need further assistance or have any questions, please call 321.832.6407 or you can send an e-mail to: MCampbell@4cflorida.org; en español IPalau@4cflorida.org.

• Who is eligible?
• How do I get a Certificate of Eligibility?
• Who offers VPK programs?
• What should I look for in a VPK Provider?
• It's OK to Play in VPK!
• What are the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Four-Year-Olds?

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Who is eligible?

The Fall 2010-2011 Program is available to all children who will be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2010 (birth date range 9/2/05 - 9/1/06) and are eligible to enter kindergarten in the Fall of 2011.

The Summer 2011 Program is available to all children who will be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2010 (birth date range 9/2/05 - 9/1/06) and are eligible to enter kindergarten in the Fall of 2011.

The Fall 2011-2012 Program is available to all children who will be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2011 (birth date range 9/2/06 - 9/1/07) and are eligible to enter kindergarten in the Fall of 2012.

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How do I get a Certificate of Eligibility?

In order to obtain a Certificate, make an appointment at our Sanford office, 307 West First Street, Sanford, FL 32771, by calling Marsha Campbell at 321.832.6407.

To receive a certificate, you must provide the following documents. You are encouraged to bring photocopies along with the original documents:

• A completed VPK application, signed by the parent/guardian with whom the child resides. These will be provided when you meet with our VPK staff. However, you can download the child application and completed ahead of time.
  • Child Application - English
  • Child Application - Spanish
• Proof of Florida residency for the parent/guardian with whom the child resides. Residency can be proven with:
  • a Florida driver's license, with current address,
  • a utility bill, (water or electric), or
  • a lease or deed.
• Proof of the child's date of birth. Date of birth can be proven with:
  • a birth certificate,
  • a passport, Florida Immunization Record, or
  • a valid military ID.
• The child's Social Security Card. This is NOT required, but is appreciated.

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Who offers VPK programs?

Providers include a mix of private child care centers, family child care homes, faith based centers and public schools. Each provider determines the days and times VPK services will be offered, as well as whether full day care is available to parents who wish to pay for those services.

The Coalition has a listing of 2011-2012 VPK providers in Seminole County as of August 15, 2011.

The Coalition has a listing of Summer 2011 Providers, effective March 1, 2011.

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What should I look for in a VPK Provider?

The Coalition offers a Choosing Quality Child Care check list to assist you in choosing the right program for your child.

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It's OK to Play in VPK!

The parent handbook, "It's OK to Play in VPK!" describes the characteristics of developmentally appropriate learning environments. It identifies how the VPK Education Standards can be used to help children of all different backgrounds, abilities, temperaments, and interests to learn and develop.

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