Any child that lives in Florida and turns 4 years of age by September 1, 2010 is eligible for the school-year VPK program.  The school-year VPK program consists of 540 instructional hours and daily program schedules vary by provider.  School-year VPK can begin as early as August 1, 2010 and should end by June 30, 2011.   

All providers interested in offering the school-year VPK (including current VPK providers) should submit a complete application package that includes the following: Form AWI-VPK 10, Form AWI-VPK 11, and three (3) signed copies of the Statewide VPK Provider Agreement.

o What is Form 10?
Form AWI-VPK 10 (Statewide Provider Registration Application) provides basic contact, licensing, and accreditation information about each provider or school. Click here for a copy of Form AWI-VPK 10.

For assistance on completing form 10, please  click here.

o What is Form 11?
Form AWI-VPK 11 (Class Registration Application) provides detailed information about VPK classes, curriculum, instructors and class schedules. Click here for a copy of Form AWI-VPK 11.

For assistance on completing form 11, please click here.

o Statewide Provider Agreement

o Please submit your completed Form 10, Form 11 and three (3) signed copies of the Statewide VPK Provider Agreement to:

Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe
2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 500
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Attention:  VPK Certification Unit