VPK Round-Up 2008


Parents, it is that time of year again. With the summer months fast approaching, it is time to think about what your children are going to do next school year. If your child is 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2008 the answer is easy. Enroll them in the Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten program.

Vital Program Details

  • WHO is Eligible: All children 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2008
  • WHAT is VPK: A program designed to promote early literacy and prepare Florida's children for Kindergarten
  • WHEN: Programs are available for Fall '08 (Aug/Sept - May/June) or Summer '09 (May-August)
  • WHERE: Programs are available at various public/private school site, licensed & licensed/exempt childcare center, and licensed family child care homes.
  • WHY: Opportunity to provide a quality education for your child...for FREE!
  • CONTACT: 941.746.0407

How to Register

VPK Round Up
April 26, 2008 - Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Manatee Civic Center
1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto
Get directions to the VPK Round-Up!

- Or -

Open Registration at RC4K Office
Starting Monday, April 28, 2008
Resource Connection for Kids
302 Manatee Avenue East, Suite 200, Bradenton
Click here for complete listing of office hours
Click here for directions to RC4K office

Important Information Needed to Register

Proof of Child's age (i.e. Birth certificate, physician signed physical or shot record)
Blue Immunization Card
Yellow Physical Form
Proof of current Florida address (i.e. Driver's license, utility bill, etc...)

Contact Information

Phone: 941.746.0407

Applications and Forms

VPK Application
VPK Provider list for the 2008-2009 school year will be available after April 26, 2008
VPK Provider List (2008 - 2009 School Year)
VPK Provider List (Summer 2008)

Links

Florida Voluntary PreKindergarten(VPK) Website
Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County
Online Application for Services (State of Florida - Single Point of Entry)