Resources
- St. Lucie Public Schools VPK Interactive Map
- Virtual Learning from Florida’s Division of Early Learning (DEL)
- KIDVision Pre-K Virtual Field Trips and Information FREE – KidVision Pre-K virtual field trips bring people and places right into the classroom, zoom room, or living room with no cost or worry. There are 100 virtual, action-packed virtual trips to go on.
- More Virtual Field Trips
- Teachable Moments from The Children’s Movement of Florida – Tiny Teachable Moments offer a bite-sized nugget of wisdom to help busy parents make the most of the precious time they have with their children.
- The 3Ts Initiative: Tune In Talk More & Take Turns
And check out this link, where famous actors and actresses read to your children:
https://www.storylineonline.net/library/
Storybook Nanny:
https://www.facebook.com/StorybookNanny/videos/
https://www.hatchearlylearning.com/
Florida KidCare | Offering health insurance for children from birth through age 18
Quality, affordable health and dental insurance for kids. From birth through the end of age 18, Florida children are eligible for head to toe coverage, even if one or both parents are working.
Get 2019 health coverage. Health Insurance Marketplace | HealthCare.gov
See if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. 2019 Open Enrollment is over, but you may still be able to enroll in 2019 health insurance through a Special Enrollment Period.www.healthcare.gov
Food Assistance Programs | Nutrition.govThe Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to end hunger and obesity through the administration of 15 federal nutrition assistance programs including WIC, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and school meals.www.nutrition.gov
This 3-minute video portrays how actions taken by parents, teachers, policymakers, and others can affect life outcomes for both the child and the surrounding community.
Parent’s Guide to Sleep Regression in Babies
Sleep regressions are hard on everyone. One week your baby is sleeping peacefully through the night, and the next week, they’re waking up sporadically and creating a fuss. Visit this link
PARENT NEWSLETTERS ARCHIVE
County Agencies
Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County5000 Dunn Road, 3rd FloorFort Pierce, FL. 34981772-595-6424www.elcslc.org
St. Lucie Public Schools772-429-3600www.stlucie.k12.fl.us
Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County772-408-1100www.cscslc.org
Treasure Coast Food Bank772-489-3034www.treasurecoastfoodbank.org
Families of the Treasure Coast772-302-3147www.familiesofthetreasurecoast.org
United Way of St. Lucie County772-464-5300www.unitedwayslc.org
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coastwww.211palmbeach.org/helpmegrow
Kids Connected by Design / Healthy Start of St. Lucie County772-467-2016http://www.kidsconnectedbydesign.org/
Please see our Funders/Partners pages for more information about our dedicated community partners
Helpful Web Resources
Florida Office of Early Learningwww.floridaearlylearning.com
Reading is Fundamentalwww.rif.org
Kidvisionwww.kidvision.org
Zero to Threewww.zerotothree.org
Department of Children & Familieswww.myflfamilies.com
Florida Department of Health/St Lucie Countyhttp://stlucie.floridahealth.gov/
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)772-595-6363Vroom Brain Building Apphttps://www.vroom.org/
PNC’s Grow Up Great Program
https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/grow-up-great.html
Fun & Educational Websites for Kids
Local Libraries
Kilmer Branch Library101 Melody LaneFort Pierce, FL 34950Phone – 772-462-1615
Hurston Branch Library3008 Avenue DFort Pierce, FL 34947Phone – 772-462-2154
Lakewood Park Branch Library7605 Santa Barbara DriveFort Pierce, FL 34951Phone – 772-462-6870
Lewis Branch Library2950 SW Rosser Blvd.Port St. Lucie, FL 34953Phone – 772-871-5470
Morningside Branch Library2410 Morningside BoulevardPort St. Lucie, FL 34952Phone – 772-337-5669
Port St. Lucie Branch Library180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd.Port St. Lucie, FL 34983Phone – 772-871-5450
Pruitt Campus Library500 N.W. California Blvd.St. Lucie West, FL 34986Phone – 772-336-6380
Useful Links
- VPK Assessment FAQs
- VPK Assessment Online Reporting System FAQs
- Parent Guide for VPK
- Parent Guide for VPK – Spanish
- Parent Guide for VPK – Haitian Creole
- Official State of Florida VPK Website
- Parent Handbook for VPK – English
- Parent Handbook for VPK – Spanish
- Parent Handbook for VPK – Haitian Creole
- How to Register for VPK classes through DOE
- Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) Renewal Application
- Director Credential Information
- Director Credential Application
- VPK Director Credential Application
- Staff Credential Information
- VPK Payment Rates
- Attendance and Advance Rules
- Readiness Rates of Local VPK Providers
- VPK Program Monitoring Policies and Procedures
- VPK Fact Sheet
- State of Florida Administrative Code – Voluntary Prekindergarten Program defined in rule (6M-8)
- VPK Education Guide: Rules Update Guide
- VPK Enrollment Instructions for Parents
- Sign In and Out Requirements for Providers
- Sign In and Out Reference Guide
VPK Parent Handbook (PDF)
