Will your child be 4 years old on September 1st? Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program is free for all Florida 4 year-olds. 

Is my child eligible?

1. Are you a Florida resident?

Yes: keep going.

No:  your child is not eligible at this time.

2. Will your child be 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year?

Note: If your child’s birthday falls between Feb 2 to September 1, you may opt to wait until next year.

See the chart below to decide what program years your child is eligible.

How do I register?

When you apply to the Family Portal you will be required to submit documentation of:

1. Your current residential address

    At least one of the following documents showing the name and residential address (Not P.O. Box) of a parent with whom the child resides: 

• Current utility bill - electric, gas, water, cable or home phone bill (not cell phone)
• Current pay stub
• Complete lease, rental agreement or receipt from rental payment
• Government-issued document (e.g., Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, property tax assessment showing a homestead exemption, food stamp letter)

2. Proof of your child’s birth date: 

    At least one of the following documents showing the child’s name and date of birth:

• Government issued birth certificate
• Passport
• Immunization record signed by a public health officer or licensed practicing physician
• Valid military dependent identification card