How to Register for the VPK Program

We are currently accepting applications for the new school year, 2011-2012. To be eligible, your child must have birthdates from Sept. 2, 2006 and Sept. 1, 2007.

We are also taking applications for the 2011 Summer program. To be eligible, your child must have birthdates from Sept. 2, 2005 and Sept. 1, 2006.

Obtain a Summer 2011 Certificate Of Eligibility (COE) from the the Coalition office. (see documents needed, below)

Ask the pre-school to add your child to their list. (some schools require the COE before approving enrollment)
Register your child with the Early Learning Coalition
Once your child's eligibility is verified, you will be given a Certificate Of Eligibility
Bring in a Certificate Of Eligibility to the pre-school of your choice to finalize your child's enrollment

Click Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten to see a complete list of pre-schools and a brief description of their programs

Note: SCHOOL YEAR (not Summer) Public School VPK programs may have some restrictions. VPK programs in Public Schools are in various Title I School attendance areas. Please call the school directly or Find Your Neighborhood School From Your Address to see if your child is eligible to attend at that site.

Come into the Coalition office M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 3407 North "L" Street Pensacola, FL 32505, We Are Currently Accepting Applications for Summer 2011.

To register for the new school year, 2011-2012, please do so with your provider of choice. You no longer need to come in to the Coalition office to obtain a certificate. The provider will collect all documents from you and obtain the certificate on your behalf.

Copies of these documents are needed:

Proof of Birth Date - EXAMPLES **
(a) Child’s birth record, or
(b) Shot Record signed by a doctor or nurse,
Proof of Florida Residency - EXAMPLES **
(a) Utility bills, or
(b) Bank statements
Proof of Guardianship (if applicable) - EXAMPLES **
(a) Court Order, or
(b) Signed & dated statement from parent authorizing an individual to enroll the child in school.
** other documents may suffice, the parent/guardian should contact our office for approval of documents not listed above.
A copy of the parent/guardian ID will also be added to the child's file

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