Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
Voluntary Pre-K will be available each school year at all Flagler County Elementary Schools for any child who is 4 years of age on or before September 1.
About VPK
- The State of Florida provides 540 hours of instruction, which is free to the parent. If the child doesn’t attend the school year program, the 300-hour summer program will be available during the summer. Parents can choose either the school year program or the summer program.
- VPK days will follow the FCSB calendar. All VPK classes will start within the first 3 hours of the school day.
- Additional instructional hours (wrap-around care before or after VPK) will be available for a fee of $70.00 per week, starting at 7:00 am and ending at 5:30 pm. Check with your child’s VPK teacher for entrance and exit procedures.
- Students coming to school at regular start times will be dropped off at each school’s car rider line. A VPK teacher will be there to meet the students and walk them to class.
- Mid-day dismissal is for VPK students only (3 hours). School day dismissal is for those students staying for extended day until the school day is over. These students will follow each school’s car rider procedure. Extended day dismissal is for students staying beyond the regular school day.
- Parents MUST get their child's Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia (ELCFV). Visit the ELCFV's website to learn more.
- Students will attend their home-zoned school, unless IEP services warrant a different placement. School choice is available for students whose siblings already attend the school.
- Transportation is the responsibility of the parents.
- Free breakfast is available.
- VPK students will follow Flagler Schools Elementary Dress Code.