Summer

VPK

2012

Who:

Children who turned 4-years-old by September 1, 2011, (born 9/2/2006 to 9/1/2007), who did not use a a VPK Certificate during the 2011-2012 school year.

What:

Summer VPK classes are funded by the State of Florida and are typically offered 8 hours daily, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 days during the summer. Quality VPK classes prepare children for success in school and later life.

When:

Summer VPK will begin during the first week of each summer vacation.  Registration will begin in February, after Family Central begins issuing VPK Certificates of Eligibility.  Final start and ending dates will be announced along with hours of operation.

How (Enrollment):

Step 1:Obtain a VPK Certificate of Eligibility

Bring a birth certificate and proof of residency to Family Central's office at 3111 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 222, West Palm Beach, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, or go to a Family Central Community Enrollment event.  For more information and/or a list of enrollment events call Family Central at 561.653.2458 or visit www.familycentral.org.

Step 2:Go to the School District to Register

Registrations will be taken at the School District of Palm Beach County Headquarters, Department of Early Childhood Education, 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite C-143, West Palm Beach; Thursdays, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., beginning in February.   Registration at the school site(s) will begin after Spring Break.

Bring the following documents:

• VPK Certificate of Eligibility
• Child's birth certificate
• Two proofs of residency
• Health Form (DH 3040 yellow form)
• Certification of Immunization (DH 680 blue form)

Cost:

Summer VPK hours are free to parents whose children have valid VPK Certificates that were not used during the school year. A minimum of 300 instructional hours will be provided.

Where:

Summer VPK

School Sites

To be announced....specific school sites are subject to change based on student demand.