VPK Summer Programs

The Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program is a free educational program in Florida designed to prepare eligible children for kindergarten. It focuses on enhancing early literacy, math, language, and social skills to ensure that children are ready for kindergarten. Summer VPK runs in the summer months for 30 instructional days with a total of 300 instructional hours. The Summer VPK program is especially beneficial for children who may have missed the school-year VPK program, offering them a structured learning experience to develop key skills for kindergarten readiness.

The Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Summer Bridge program is a state initiative designed to support children who may need additional assistance in developing essential skills before entering kindergarten. This program emphasizes emergent literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading. VPK Summer Bridge runs June to July for 25 instructional days with a total of 150 instructional hours (6 hours per day). Participating in the VPK Summer Bridge Program can significantly enhance a child's readiness for kindergarten, ensuring they have the foundational skills necessary for academic success. 

The VPK Summer Bridge program is specially designed for children who participated in a VPK program (either private or public) and scored below the 25th percentile on the third progress monitoring assessment (PM3). Additionally, children with a non-participation status of "assessment inappropriate," "failed practice," or "non-English speaker" on PM3 qualify for the program. 

• 2026 Summer VPK Flyer - | English | | Spanish | Portuguese | Creole |
• 2026 Summer VPK Attendance & Behavior Policy - | English | | Spanish | Portuguese | Creole |

• 2026 Summer Bridge to Kindergarten Program Flyer - | English | | Spanish | Portuguese | Creole |
• 2026 Summer Bridge to Kindergarten Attendance & Behavior Policy - | English | | Spanish | Portuguese | Creole |

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Your child may be eligible for a Free Florida Literacy Program. Visit New World's Reading for more information and to apply.

The Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free educational program in Florida designed to prepare eligible children for kindergarten. It focuses on enhancing early literacy, math, language, and social skills to ensure that children are ready for school. Summer VPK is hosted in the summer months. 

The Summer VPK program is specially designed for children who are turning 5 years old by September 1st of the current year, who have NOT previously attended a VPK program. Children enrolling in the Summer VPK program should have a valid VPK certificate. 

The 2026 Summer VPK will be offered at two BCPS school locations. 

1. Gulfstream Early Learning Center 
   120 SW 4th Avenue Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 

The 2026 Summer VPK program will take place from Monday, June 8th to Tuesday, July 28th (Monday-Thursday weekly, no school on Fridays). BCPS 2026 Summer VPK school hours for students will be 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and snack will be provided.

The Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Summer Bridge Program is a state initiative designed to support children who may need additional assistance in developing essential skills before entering kindergarten. This program emphasizes emergent literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading. The VPK Summer Bridge program is hosted at BCPS locations in the summer months. 

The VPK Summer Bridge program is specially designed for children who participated in a VPK program (either private or public) and scored below the 25th percentile on the third progress monitoring assessment (PM3). Additionally, children with a non-participation status of "assessment inappropriate," "failed practice," or "non-English speaker" on PM3 qualify for the program. 

The 2026 VPK Summer Bridge to Kindergarten program will be offered at 14 BCPS school locations. 

1. Coconut Palm Elementary School

   13601 Monarch Lakes Blvd, Miramar, FL 33027

2. Coral Springs Elementary School

   3601 NW 110th Ave, Coral Springs, FL 33065

3. Croissant Park Elementary School

   1800 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

4. Deerfield Park Elementary School

   650 SW 3rd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

5. Dillard Elementary School

   2330 NW 12th Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

6. Discovery Elementary School

   8800 NW 54th Ct, Sunrise, FL 33351

7. Flamingo Elementary School

   1130 SW 133rd Ave, Davie, FL 33325

8. Gulfstream Early Learning Center

   120 SW 4 Ave, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

9. Margate Elementary School

   6300 NW 18th St, Margate, FL 33063

10. Pembroke Lakes Elementary School

    11251 Taft St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

11. Sanders Park Elementary School

    800 NW 16th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

12. Sheridan Park Elementary School

    2310 N 70th Terrace, Hollywood, FL 33024

13. Wilton Manors Elementary School

    2401 NE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

14. Winston Park Elementary School

    4000 Winston Park Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

The 2026 VPK Summer Bridge to Kindergarten program will be Monday to Thursday each week (no school on Fridays) from June 15th to July 27th. The program will run from 8:00am to 2:00pm each day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

A child must turn 5 years old on or before September 1st of the current year.  

Applications are opening soon!

Step 1. Apply for your child’s VPK Certificate of Eligibility online via the State of Florida - Family Portal website. 

No, after obtaining your VPK certificate from the Family Portal website, please complete Step 2 - create an account with the BCPS - VPK Summer Parent Portal. Applications are opening soon!

You can contact your child's VPK teacher or your child's VPK provider to obtain a copy of their Star Early Literacy PM3 report. This will be required to apply for the VPK Summer Bridge to Kindergarten program.