Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

In order to be eligible for the VPK Program, the following must apply:

• The child must be 4-years-old on or before September 1st of the current school year
• The child must be a resident of the State of Florida
• For free, VPK programs funded by Title I, the student must live within the boundary of the Title I school.

Children with disabilities, who meet the requirements above, are welcomed to apply.

When applying for the VPK Program, the following documents are required:

• Proof of age (example: child's ORIGINAL birth certificate)
• Proof of Broward County residency
• Parent’s photo identification (driver’s license, State ID, etc.)
• Parents must obtain a VPK Certificate of Eligibility. In order to do this, a valid email address is required.
  • Applications for the VPK Certificate of Eligibility are submitted online through the State’s Single Point of Entry (SPE) system: https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/
  • Proof of residence and proof of age must be uploaded into the SPE system.
  • A VPK Certificate of Eligibility will be emailed to the applicant.