VPK Program
The State of Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program prepares children for a successful Elementary School Experience, focusing on language and literacy. This program prepares four years old (must be 4 on or before September 1st) for Kindergarten. The Children's First Preschool offers a FREE 3-hour VPK program as well as optional full time services.
How to Register
School-Year VPK Registration is a two-step process.
Step 1: Visit the Florida on-line registration a registration site to complete an application with scans of the following documentation:
- a. proof you reside in Florida (e.g. utility bill, bank statement)
- b. proof your child turns 4 years of age by September 1 (e.g. birth certificate, passport)
Families with eligible children will receive a certificate of eligibility. Please keep this document in a safe place as you will need it to enroll your child.
Step 2: Visit our facility with your certificate of eligibility to enroll your 4-year-old in VPK today!
Official information on the VPK PROGRAM Click Here
From Our Staff
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOUR CHILD EXPERIENCE ALL THE JOYS OF LEARNING.
We are willing and ready to assist your child in any way we can. Please feel free to speak with us about any concerns or ideas you may have about our teaching techniques, as we are always striving to improve. Your participation and encouragement will be looked upon as a major contribution to your child's success.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE HIGHEST QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE TO OUR CHILDREN.
We provide a Curriculum that Prepares Children for Lifelong Success through learning. From infancy to kindergarten, your child will engage in various learning activities designed to meet his/her developmental needs and help him/her advance to the next level. We emphasize language and literacy, cognitive development, social-emotional skills, physical activity and creativity. Beyond the classroom, we focus on the idea that vigorous and intentional play experiences are healthy and essential for young children.