Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program
Application and Registration Process

Parents/Guardians may enroll their child/ren in the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK) by following the three easy steps listed below. Children will not be officially enrolled until all steps are completed.

• STEP 1 ~ Complete the VPK Child Application
  The application may be printed by going to www.childcarepinellas.org or be obtained by calling the Coordinated Child Care of Pinellas, Inc. (CCC) office at (727) 547-5782. Applications are also available at any CCC locations.
  
  
• STEP 2 ~ Submit the Application in Person
  To complete the application process, parents MUST submit the application in person.
  
• Pinellas Park
• Clearwater
• St. Petersburg
• Tarpon

  Parents will need to bring a copy of the following:

  • Proof of Florida Residency
    Example: recent water bill with parent name and physical address or Florida Driver’s License with current address.

  • Birth Certificate/Proof of the Child’s Age
    Children must be 4-years old on or before September 1st.

When the application process is complete, the parent will receive:

• A list of certified VPK providers
• A Certificate of Eligibility for the parent to present to the VPK provider of their choice.

• STEP 3 ~ Register with a VPK provider:

  • Select a certified VPK provider
  • Submit the Certificate of Eligibility to the VPK provider.

Kindergarten Registration:
If your child is entering public school kindergarten you need to register at
Family Education Information Center (FEIC) to receive a school assignment.
Pre-k students receiving Exceptional Education Services are already registered. Please call FEIC if you have questions.
Phone Clearwater (727) 298-2858 or St. Petersburg (727) 552-1595.

Programa de Pre-Kindergarten Voluntario Proceso de solicitud e inscripción

CUIDADO COORDINADO DEL NIÑO DE PINELLAS, INC.
SEDES DE OFICINAS

If you have any questions please call (727) 547-5782 and ask for VPK.
Email for general information: vpk@childcarepinellas.org