Voluntary Prekindergarten for Parents
FREE VPK is available to all Florida four-year-olds. VPK programs utilize learning through play,
developmentally appropriate instruction and activities, and approved VPK providers to prepare your child to be ready to learn upon entering kindergarten. |
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Child Eligibility and Registration Requirements
All children who live in Florida who turn 4 years of age by September 1st of the program year are eligible to participate in Florida's FREE VPK program, including children with a disability.
How Do I Pre-register My Child For The VPK Program?
You may go to the following website to pre-register your child for the VPK program. This pre-registration will place your name on a roster of interested parents and allow you to receive future updates as well as the final process for enrolling your child into the VPK program.
State of Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten
What Will I Need To Have To Enroll My Child In VPK?
Documentation needed to determine a child’s age: Parents/Guardians must bring a copy of one of the following documents to one of the registration sites to verify their child’s age.
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Child’s official birth certificate; or |
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A passport or certificate of arrival in the United States showing the birth date of the child; or |
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An immunization record indicating the date of birth, signed by a public health officer or by a licensed practicing physician; or |
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A valid military dependent identification card showing the date of birth. |
NOTE: If none of the above information is available, an affidavit of age sworn to by the parent,
accompanied by a certificate of age reflecting the child’s birth, signed by a public health officer or
by a licensed physician which states that the physician has examined the child and believes that
the age as stated in the affidavit is substantially correct.
Proof you live in Florida - Parents must bring a copy of one of the following documents to verify they live in Florida:
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Bank statements or Payroll Stubs or Utility Bills or Rental Agreement |
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Government documents (e.g., prior tax returns). |
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