Parents

Sign up NOW for Voluntary Pre-K!

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.

VPK is offered through approved private and faith-based child care centers, family homes, and the School Districts of Flagler and Volusia Counties.

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 have two options when registering their 4 year old for VPK. Parents/Guardians may complete the application process online at http://www.floridajobs.org/VPK/index.html or come to a VPK registration location and complete the entire process once at the appointment. **If you complete the online application, you will be contacted by the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties to set up an appointment to complete the process.

Our staff are here to help!  Appointments are quick and easy!

• ON-GOING REGISTRATION -- Location:  ELCFV Office
  Registration is ongoing for the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program
  Monday through Friday  8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  230 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL  32114
  (Located just north of the USPS Post Office on Beach Street, corner of 3rd Street & Beach Street).
  Parking is in the rear of the building.
   
• ROUND-UPS:
  Check Back Soon for available dates of VPK Registration Round-Ups.
   
• What you will need to bring for VPK Registration
  Bring your child’s birth certificate, social security number, and proof of your current Florida residence.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: What happens after I’ve registered?
A: You’ll receive a VPK Certificate of Eligibility which you’ll take to an approved VPK provider to complete the enrollment process.

Q: How do I know who the VPK providers are?
A: See VPK Providers on our Provider Locator page *Please link to another page titled “Provider List” attached to this document.

Q: What if I can’t find my child’s birth certificate?
A: You may also use a shot record signed by the child’s physician or a passport.

Q: What documents can I use for proof of Florida residency?
A: Your driver’s license (if it shows your physical address), a utility bill, or a pay stub will work.

Q: Where can I get more information?
A: Go to www.vpkflorida.org or contact our VPK Department at 386-323.2400.

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