voluntary pre-k
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FREE VPK is available to all Florida four-year-olds. VPK programs utilize learning through play, developmentally appropriate instruction and activities, and approved VPK providers to prepare your child to be ready for kindergarten.
VPK Eligibility
Your child must be four years old on or before September 1st of the school year in which he or she will attend VPK. Parents choose how their child will participate:
540 instructional hours—offered during the fall/spring school year
or
300 instructional hours—offered during the summer
VPK is available through approved private and faith-based child care centers, family child care homes, and the School Districts of Flagler and Volusia Counties.
VPK Registration
Parents/Guardians have two options when registering their 4 year-old for VPK:
• complete the application process online* at https://spe.schoolreadiness.org/pe/
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 is here to help! Appointments are quick and easy!
Ongoing VPK Registration -- Location: ELCFV Office
VPK registration is ongoing:
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Early Learning Coalition
230 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach
(Located just north of the US Post Office on Beach Street at the corner of 3rd Street). Parking is in the rear of the building.
Deland Office
ELCFV
215 Hazen Road
Deland FL 32720
386-736-5010
Walk in’s accepted Monday – Thursday for VPK Registration from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Flagler Office
800 East Howe St
Bunnell FL 32110
386-437-8236
Walk-ins accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Or by Appointment on Tuesday and Thursday.
What to bring to VPK Registration:
You must bring your child’s proof of age (birth certificate, passport), social security number, and proof of your current Florida residence (such as driver’s license). Your child can not be registered for VPK without these items.