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VPK-How to Register

THERE ARE JUST FEW SIMPLE STEPS TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR VPK

STEP 1

Parents/Legal Guardians of eligible four-year-old children MUST complete the Child Application Form (AWI-VPK From 01) AND provide the following items:

PROOF OF THE CHILD'S AGE/DATE OF BIRTH

A parent/legal guardian may verify the eligible child's age by supplying a copy of any ONE of the following items:

  • Birth record or certificate
  • A valid passport
  • A certificate of arrival in the US showing age
  • A valid military dependent ID card
  • A shot/immunization record indicating the date of birth signed by a public health officer or licensed practicing physician.
  • PROOF OF FLORIDA RESIDENCY

    A parent/legal guardian must verify Florida residency by showing a current and correct address, by supplying any ONE of the following items:

  • Florida driver's license (with a CURRENT address)
  • A Florida identification card (with a CURRENT address)
  • Utility bill (the entire bill)
  • Pay Stub
  • Property tax assessment showing homestead exemption
  • Residential rental agreement or receipt from rental payment
  • A military order showing the child's parent is a service member in the US Armed Forces and is assigned to duty in Florida when the child attends the VPK program.
  • Parents/legal guardian must register their eligible child with the Early Learning Coalition in the County where the child will attend the VPK program. For example, a child/parent may reside in Pasco County and want to attend VPK in Hillsborough County. The parent/legal guardian must register the eligible child with the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County.

    STEP 2

    Parents/legal guardians must take the completed Child application (AWI-VPK Form 01), along with the proof of age and proof of Florida residency to a VPK registration location and meet with a representative of ELCHC. Parents/legal guardians will meet with a VPK staff member who will verify the information. Upon verification of the eligible child's age and state residency, parents/legal guardian will receive a VPK Certificate of Eligibility.

    STEP 3

    Finally, parents/legal guardians must deliver the VPK Certificate of Eligibility (obtained in Step 2) to their chosen approved VPK provider. This will complete the registration process for parents.

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    VPK Approved Providers

    VIEW LIST OF APPROVED PROVIDERS

    To access a current list of approved VPK providers in your area, click on the link above for the provider search page.

    In the Provider Search window:

    In Step 1:
    If you don't know the name of the provider you want, enter a zip code of the area where you want your child to attend VPK
    In Step 2: Be sure to check the box for Voluntary Prekindergarten or you will get a list of all providers
    In Step 3: Click the SEARCH button

    Search: