Resources
Virtual Field Trips:
Field trip out of the question? Think again. Thanks to technology, it’s now possible for kids to visit all kinds of places from the comfort of their classroom (or home!). We’ve compiled a list of the best virtual field trips for you, so enjoy your “visit”
https://www.weareteachers.com/best-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.
https://www.childrensmovementflorida.org/impact/teachable_moments/
From our friends at ELC of Manatee:
http://www.elc-manatee.org/Learning-From-Afar
The link below offers a comprehensive listing of Websites for Free Read Alouds and other literary Activities:
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.gov
The 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.
September 1, 2020 Newsletter here:
https://conta.cc/3i2h31r
County Agencies
Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County
5000 Dunn Road, 3rd Floor
Fort Pierce, FL. 34981
772-595-6424
www.elcslc.org
St. Lucie Public Schools
772-429-3600
www.stlucie.k12.fl.us
Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County
772-408-1100
www.cscslc.org
Treasure Coast Food Bank
772-489-3034
www.treasurecoastfoodbank.org
Families of the Treasure Coast
772-302-3147
www.familiesofthetreasurecoast.org
United Way of St. Lucie County
772-464-5300
www.unitedwayslc.org
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
www.211palmbeach.org/helpmegrow
Kids Connected by Design / Healthy Start of St. Lucie County
772-467-2016
http://www.kidsconnectedbydesign.org/
Please see our Funders/Partners pages for more information about our dedicated community partners
Helpful Web Resources
Florida Office of Early Learning
www.floridaearlylearning.com
Reading is Fundamental
www.rif.org
Kidvision
www.kidvision.org
Zero to Three
www.zerotothree.org
Department of Children & Families
www.myflfamilies.com
Florida Department of Health/St Lucie County
http://stlucie.floridahealth.gov/
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
772-595-6363
Vroom Brain Building App
https://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 Library
101 Melody Lane
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Phone – 772-462-1615
Hurston Branch Library
3008 Avenue D
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Phone – 772-462-2154
Lakewood Park Branch Library
7605 Santa Barbara Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34951
Phone – 772-462-6870
Lewis Branch Library
2950 SW Rosser Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Phone – 772-871-5470
Morningside Branch Library
2410 Morningside Boulevard
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Phone – 772-337-5669
Port St. Lucie Branch Library
180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Phone – 772-871-5450
Pruitt Campus Library
500 N.W. California Blvd.
St. Lucie West, FL 34986
Phone – 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)
VPK AND SCHOOL READINESS ASSISTANCE
PROVIDER ASSISTANCE
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