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The Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) legislation was signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush on January 2, 2005. This law created a program to prepare all four year-olds in Florida for kindergarten and build a strong foundation for their continued educational success.
The VPK program provides each child the opportunity to perform better in school and throughout life with quality programs that include high literacy standards, accountability, appropriate curricula, substantial instruction periods, manageable class sizes and qualified instructors.
Florida recognizes that parents are children's first teachers and build their language and literacy skills by reading with them regularly, giving them a love for reading and books. Do not overlook the wonder and achievements your child will experience in the Voluntary Prekindergarten program-share and support his or her learning experience.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The Voluntary Prekindergarten program is FREE to all children
- Who are 4 years old on or before September 1, and
- Who reside in the State of Florida
HOW DO I APPLY?
If you have questions regarding the Voluntary Prekindergarten program in Bay County or would like to receive a Certificate of Eligibility for your child to attend a VPK program, please contact Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida at (850) 747-5400 or www.elcofnwflorida.org.
LINKS OF INTEREST
 Department of Children and Families Licensing
AWI/Office of Early Learning
Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten
Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida
Department of Education/Office of Early Learning
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