About The Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program – Free for all 4 Year Olds
Little Village Preschool is proud to offer the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program. VPK is a free program available to ALL four-year-olds regardless of family income who reside in Florida and will attend Kindergarten the following fall. Some 5 year olds are also eligible depending on their birth date. This educational program was created to prepare every four-year-old in Florida for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The VPK program offers each child an opportunity to perform better in school and throughout life by offering quality programs that include developmentally appropriate curricula with a focus on early literacy skills, accountability, manageable class sizes, and increased teacher credentials.
VPK Students Receive
- 540 instructional hours.
- A class size that does not exceed 20 students
- Instructors that have a minimum of a Child Development Associate for the school year program (Now referred to as the Birth to Five Florida Childcare Professional Credential)
- Typical class begins in late August for 3-4 hours per weekday.
For more information regarding VPK, contact Simone Smith at (352) 315-6667.