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How do I get a VPK voucher in Florida?
School-Year VPK Registration is a two-step process.
- Step 1: Visit the Family Portal to complete the application online (click here to go to site).
- Step 2: Visit the participating VPK provider of your choice with your certificate of eligibility to enroll your child in VPK today!
Is pre k free in Florida?
Florida was one of the first states in the country to offer free prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds regardless of family income. The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program — or VPK — prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond.
What age is free VPK in Florida?
4 years old
Florida was one of the first states in the country to offer free prekindergarten to all 4-year-olds. Children must live in Florida and be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year to be eligible. If their fourth birthday falls Feb.
How do subsidized child care payment programs work?
How Subsidized Child Care Works A family applies to CCRC for a subsidized child care payment program. If the family qualifies, they complete the enrollment process. The family chooses a child care provider. CCRC reimburses the provider on behalf of the family. Be aware that the requested rate provided may not be the rate that is reimbursed.
What are the funded child care and development programs in California?
Click here for a complete list of all funded child care and development programs including California State Preschools, Head Start, center based and family child care homes. The main subsidy programs that CCRC administers are funded through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services and the California Department of Social Services.
How do I apply for child care financial assistance?
Families must complete an Eligibility List Intake Form (see below) to be placed on the eligibility list. When funding becomes available, families with the LOWEST INCOME have priority. For more information regarding child care financial assistance, contact your local CCRC office.
Where can I find Native Hawaiian child care and preschool programs?
Native Hawaiian child care and preschool programs: In Hawaii, there are programs that assist with child care and preschool for children who are Native Hawaiian or of Native Hawaiian ancestry. Families should contact PATCH (the local child care resource and referral agency) for more information.