VPK/Parent Fee

Enrichment

School-year Program

Who:

Children who turned 4-years-old by September 1, 2011, (born 9/2/2006 to 9/1/2007) are eligible to attend either a 2011-2012 school-year VPK program or the 2012 Summer VPK program, but not both.  Registration for the 2011-2012 school-year VPK program will remain open as vacancies become available. 

What:

School-year VPK classes are funded by the State of Florida and are offered  3 hours daily from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  Enrolled VPK students are eligible to also attend an enrichment part of the day offered from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  VPK and enrichment hours create a seamless 6-hour day taught by a teaching team comprised of a certified teacher and an Early Childhood Professional (ECP). Quality VPK classes prepare children for success in school and later life. Aftercare is available in some schools. 

The VPK/Parent Fee Enrichment Program is offered in a limited number of schools.  (See the column on the right for a list of the schools.) The parent funded enrichment portion of the day is offered at a cost to parents, and there is a limited number of seats.  Enrollment is on a first come/first served basis.

When:

Registration is held at the individual school sites, beginning each February.

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 a School Site and 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:

VPK hours are free to parents.  Enrolled VPK students are eligible to attend enrichment hours at a cost of $115 per week.  Subsidized care vouchers (Family Central) are accepted. Registration is taken on a first come/first served basis.  Certain schools will enroll a limited number of 3-year-old students at a cost of $140 per week.

To identify your child's home school, call 561.434.8100 or click Parent Page and scroll down and click on the apple on the left hand side of the page to find your school.

Where:

2011-2012 Schools

Acreage Pines Elementary

Berkshire Elementary

Boynton Beach High School Early Learning Academy

D.D. Eisenhower

Elementary

Elbridge Gale Elementary

Equestrian Trails Elementary

Grassy Waters Elementary

Greenacres Elementary

Manatee Elementary

North Palm Beach Elementary

Palm Beach Gardens Elementary

Panther Run Elementary

Sandpiper Shores

Elementary