VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN (VPK)

VPK supports school readiness for your child

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 2025/26 VPK program year application is now open!

For the 2025/26 program year, children must be born between September 2, 2020 and September 1, 2021.


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.

 

To choose a Child Care Provider/VPK Site for your child, please contact our Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) at 561-514-3300.

  • Find a VPK Provider

    VPK programs may be administered by public, private, and faith-based providers who meet the State eligibility requirements.


    VPK providers determine their own program hours and days to meet the 540 or 300 hour requirement.


    2024-2025 School Year Providers by Alphabet 


    2024-2025 School Year Providers by Zip Code 


    2024-2025 Summer Providers 


    For helping choosing a Child Care Provider/VPK Site for your child, please contact our Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) team  at 561-514-3300, or via WebChat.


    Our CCR&R Team is ready to help you in all languages. They are ready to discuss:

    • 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

    STEPS FOR REGISTRATION


    Create an account on the DEL Family Portal here.


    1.  Complete VPK Application

    2.  Receive VPK Voucher

    3.  Select a VPK Provider

    4.  Submit Voucher to VPK Provider

     

    Once you submit or resubmit the VPK application form, it will be processed within 10 business days. You will receive confirmation as to whether your application has been approved or rejected to the email address list on the application form.


    DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO VERFIY CHILD'S AGE AND COMPLETE VPK APLLICATION:


    Proof of Child's Age: (One of the following)

    • 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. 


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