Preschool Education Programs

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Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK)
The Browad Voluntary Prekindergarten Program is designed to prepare Florida's children for kindergarten and develop the skills they need to become good readers and successful students. It includes standards for literacy skills, strict accountability, appropriate curricula, substantial instruction periods, manageable class sizes and qualified instructors.

What are steps to receive services?
When you complete the application process, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility and a list of Broward County VPK Providers. You will need to submit the Certificate of Eligibility to the provider you choose, prior to your child attending the program.
For information on How To Register My Child for Voluntary Prekindergarten > click here.

HEAD START PROGRAM
Head Start is a national, federally-funded program that provides free comprehensive services for low-income preschool children and their families. These services include:

Individualized instruction by highly qualified teachers
Developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters a child’s intellectual, emotional and social growth
Early Literacy
Screening and assessment
Field trips
Social services

Medical and dental services
Mental Health services
Nutrition services
Services for children with disabilities
Parent involvement
Family and community partnerships
Male involvement group
Grandparent support group

Eligibility Requirements and Application Procedures
In order to be eligible for a preschool program, the following must apply:

the child is 3 to 4 years old on or before September 1, AND
family income meets low-income guidelines
Children with disabilities who meet all other requirements are considered for enrollment.
When applying the following are required:
proof of age (example: child's ORIGINAL birth certificate)
proof of ALL household income from the previous year
child's Medicaid card, if eligible
proof of guardianship, if applicable

Eligibility is Based on Income and Other Factors, NOT on a "First Come, First Served Basis".
For More Information, Please Call (754) 321-1961.

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