Is Your Child Eligible For VPK?

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program is free for all Florida 4-year-olds. A child cannot a end the VPK Program more than one program year unless granted a reenrollment under Rule 6M-8.210, F.A.C. A child is not eligible for the VPK Program once he or she has been admi ed to kindergarten. 

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 Florida’s Family Early Learning Family Portal you will be required to submit documentation of: 


1.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:

  1. Utility bill (electric, gas, water), cable, internet, home or cellular phone bill dated within 12 months of the date the child application is submi ed;
  2. Pay stub dated within 12 months of the date the child application is submi ed;
  3. Residential rental agreement or receipt from rental payment dated within 12 months of the date the child application is submi ed;
  4. Government-issued document (for example, Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, property tax assessment showing a homestead exemption);
  5. Military order showing that the child’s parent is a service member in the United States Armed Forces and is assigned to duty in Florida when the child a ends the VPK program;
  6. Federal government order showing that the child’s parent is a federal employee assigned to work in Florida when the child a ends the VPK program;
  7. A Florida Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Form from the Florida Department of Education; 
  8. If no supporting documents listed in subparagraphs (2)(b)1.-7. above are available, a coalition may accept a notarized affidavit from the child’s parent accompanied by a letter from a landlord, property owner, or property lease which confirms that the child resides at the address shown in the affidavit, or
  9. If no supporting documents listed in subparagraphs (2)(b)1.-8. above are available for a child who is experiencing homelessness as defined in Section 1003.01(12), F.S., a coalition shall document residency based on other supporting documents showing that the child who is experiencing homelessness and resides in Florida (for example, but not limited to; le er from a homeless shelter, homeless referral, student residency questionnaire issued by the local school district or notarized statement from the child’s parent). 



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

  1. An original or certified copy of the child’s birth record filed according to law with the appropriate public officer;
  2. An original or certified copy of the child’s certificate of baptism or other religious record of the child’s birth, accompanied by a notarized affidavit stating that the certificate is true and correct, sworn to or affirmed by the child’s parent; 
  3. An insurance policy on the child’s life which has been in force for at least two years;
  4. A passport or certificate of the child’s arrival in the United States;
  5. An immunization record signed by a public health officer or licensed practicing physician;
  6. A valid military dependent identification card or a federal or state government issued identification card, or
  7. If no supporting documents listed in subparagraphs (1)(a)1.-6. above are available, a coalition may accept a parent’s notarized affidavit of the child’s age accompanied by a letter on official le erhead signed by a public health officer or physician stating that the child’s age shown in the affidavit is true and correct.