bcps vpk parent portal

How do I contact the VPK office for more information?

For more information, please contact the Head Start/Early Intervention Department, VPK Office at 754-321-1961. Selection for a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program at a school does not guarantee placement for Kindergarten at the same school.

Are there any seats available for families interested in the VPK program?

There are limited seats for parents interested in a free, 3-hour, VPK only class and seats for families interested in a full day, VPK/Enrichment tuition supported program. Students are selected based upon District priority and random selection.

What is vpk Florida?

VPK Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program or VPK is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll.

How to get a VPK certificate in Florida?

Apply for your child’s VPK Certificate of Eligibility online via the State of Florida - Family Portal website. Proof of residence and proof of age must be uploaded into the State’s Family Portal. A VPK Certificate of Eligibility will be sent via email from the State. Step 2.

What is a VPK in Florida?

The Florida VPK Program is a State-funded program designed to prepare four-year-olds for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The program allows a parent to enroll his or her eligible child (four years old by September 1 and residing in Florida) in a FREE VPK program of their choice.

Is VPK free for kids?

The VPK portion of the BCPS VPK/Enrichment program is FREE for eligible children, regardless of family income. Registration and tuition fees are not permitted for the free, 3-hour VPK portion of the day. However, registration and tuition fees are permitted for the non-VPK (i.e. ‘Enrichment’) portion of the day.