VPK Parent Handbook

What you'll need to bring

Parental choice is a priority; therefore, both private and public providers may participate. VPK providers have flexibility in structuring the hours per day and days per week to meet the required instructional hours.

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FREE VPK is available to all Florida four-year-olds. Your child must be four on or before September 1st of the school year in which they will attend VPK. The program provides developmentally appropriate instruction and activities to prepare your child to be school ready.

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2009-2010 Approved VPK Provider list

See Legislative Information on Eligibility for VPK services. School Readiness provider referrals are made through School Readiness staff depending upon your needs. Please call for assistance, 352-375-4110 ext. 101 or email staff.

Download Florida's VPK Fact Sheet for more information. For immediate assistance with VPK, call 352-375-4110 ext. 124.

For information on Special Needs Children, download the Inclusion | WarmLine Flier and Information sheet.

VPK is offered through approved private and faith-based child care centers, family homes, and the School District of Alachua County. The program gives families two choices to participate: a 540 instructional hour school year program or a 300 hour summer program.

How to Register:
Parents/Guardians must go to a VPK registration location: