Child Care and Early Education in St. Lucie County


	Child Care Resource & Referral at a Glance Locating Child Care Applying for Financial Assistance for Child Care Preparing Yourself and Your Child for an Early Education Program Parent Information Packet Something New What is the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program Highlights of the VPK Program VPK Program Options VPK Providers List Frequently Asked Questions Application and Registration Process VPK Program Updates What is the Father & Child Connection Program Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County Calendar of Events Newsletter		What is the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program? Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a legislatively mandated program designed to prepare every four-year-old in Florida for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The VPK program gives each child an 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. All eligible four-year-olds are entitled to participate in one of the VPK program options.To help answer your questions or concerns about Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), staff members are available Monday through Friday, from 7:00am until 6:00pm by calling 772-595-6363.