Childcare Financial Assistance Programs
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Free Childcare Assistance In Florida
Affordable daycare help is within reach! Government-funded programs in Florida make it possible for parents, just like you, to provide quality care and education for your child while you work to support your family. Check out the financial assistance options available to you below.
For Ages 0-5
What is Florida School Readiness?
Florida's School Readiness Program provides financial support to qualifying low-income families, aiming to assist them in accessing quality early education and care. The goal is to empower parents to achieve financial independence while ensuring that their young children are well-prepared for future success in school.
For Age 4-5
What is VPK?
The state of Florida offers FREE VPK in Orlando (Voluntary Prekindergarten) for all 4-year-olds regardless of family income. The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child’s development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
School Readiness
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What is School Readiness (SR)?
Florida's School Readiness Program (SR) provides financial support to qualifying low-income families, aiming to assist them in accessing quality early education and care. The goal is to empower parents to achieve financial independence while ensuring that their young children are well-prepared for future success in school.
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What are the benefits of School Readiness?
- Gets little ones kindergarten-ready!
- Supports working families by making top-notch early learning services affordable.
- Keeps parents thriving in the workforce or pursuing education with a helping hand.
- Provides parents information on child development, early childhood screenings, and family well-being.
- Take your pick from private centers, public schools, or family childcare homes.
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Am I eligible for School Readiness?
Learn More- At least one parent must be employed or engaged in educational activities, like college or trade school attendance, for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- The total household income should not exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty level based on family size.
- Families are required to contribute a copayment for childcare, which varies depending on income and family size.
- Additionally, other children may qualify if they have special needs, are considered at-risk for abuse, neglect, or abandonment, or if their parents fall into specific categories, such as being homeless, victims of domestic violence, or low-income migrant families or farm workers.
To learn more about specific eligibility requirements, click the button below to visit The Florida Department of Education School Readiness Page.
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Is your school an approved provider?
Book TourYes! We accept Florida School Readiness. Schedule a FREE Tour of our facilities to learn more.
VPK
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What is VPK?
The state of Florida offers FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds regardless of family income. The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child’s development.
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Am I eligible for VPK?
Learn MoreTo qualify for VPK:
- Children need to reside in Florida and reach the age of 4 on or before September 1 of the ongoing school year.
- If a child's fourth birthday falls between February 2 and September 1 of a given calendar year, parents have the option to delay enrollment in VPK until the subsequent year when the child turns 5.
To learn more about specific eligibility requirements, click the button below to visit The Florida Department of Education School Readiness Page.
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How much is full time VPK in Florida?
540 hours of educational instruction in a school year.
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Is your school an approved VPK provider?
Book A TourYes! We provide free Florida VPK With flexible hours ranging from 3 to 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
Schedule a FREE Tour of our facilities to learn more about our VPK program.
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Key Features of Our
Florida VPK Program
Building a Secure Foundation
- Neat Learning Spaces
- Certified Instructors (CPR & First Aid Trained)
- Implemented Safety Measures
- Protected Facilities"
Communication Skills Language Development
- Improving Vocabulary: VPK prioritizes broadening children's vocabulary via interactive tasks, dialogues, and exposure to diverse terminology, thus paving the way for proficient communication.
- Enhancing Listening and Comprehension: Utilizing storytelling, collaborative talks, and hands-on learning, VPK cultivates robust listening capabilities and comprehension proficiencies essential for effective communication.
- Fostering Early Literacy Competencies:
VPK introduces literacy activities tailored to children's developmental stage, such as storytelling sessions, letter identification, and introductory writing tasks, nurturing a passion for reading and establishing the groundwork for future literacy achievements.
Mind and Cognitive Progression
- Social and Emotional Development: Engaging with peers and structured tasks, children in VPK programs cultivate vital social and emotional competencies like teamwork, empathy, and self-control.
- Enhancement of Problem-Solving Skills: VPK integrates exercises to stimulate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, prompting children to investigate, assess, and devise innovative solutions to various challenges.
- Introduction to Early Mathematics and Literacy: Our program introduce foundational math and literacy principles through activities suitable for their age, incorporating storytelling and hands-on interactions to prepare children for a seamless transition to formal schooling.
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