Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, or VPK, is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. children must live in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents whose children are born between February 2 and September 1 of the calendar year may postpone enrolling their 4-year-old until the following year when their child is 5.
Registration opens January 1, 2020 for the 2020-21 school year. To register your child for VPK, simply visit the Family Portal at: https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/ where you will create an account and complete the application process.
Parents may also contact their local early learning coalition for additional information and assistance at http://www.floridaaearlylearning.com/family-resources/find-quality-child-care/locate-your-early-learning-coalition
Parents can also contact Jennifer Stanley (850) 973-1566 for assistance with registering for VPK on the Florida Early Learning Website.
After submitting your VPK application to the Florida Early Learning Coalition you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility for VPK. Bring this certificate to Jennifer Stanley at the Madison County School Board Annex to complete the registration process.
Please call (850) 973-1566 if you have any questions or need further assistance.