Questions about VPK? Call 727-588-6513

• VPK is a free, 540 hour program during the school year that is available at many elementary schools. Students attend free for three hours each day, Monday through Friday.
• VPK + 3 extends the VPK day an additional 3 hours so students attend for the full 6-hour school day. Tuition is $65 per week with a $65 non-refundable registration fee that is applied to the last week's tuition. 
• Six sites offer free full-day programs with a Certificate of Eligibility (voucher)
• NEW: Families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals according to the annual Florida Income Eligibility Guidelines will qualify for free full-day VPK.
• NEW: PreK 3 and full-day VPK will be free for children of all full-time PCS employees at our elementary school sites. Our Employee and Community Preschool sites at Largo and Countryside high schools will offer a discount to full-time PCS employees.

VPK flyer:

• English (pdf)
• Spanish (pdf)

The application period for prekindergarten programs starts early this year!

The application period for PreK for 3-year-olds or VPK for 4-year-olds for next school year opens in late November. Parents will be able to apply for prekindergarten programs for the 2023-2024 school year from Nov. 28-Dec. 14.

Families interested in VPK will also need to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (voucher) from the Early Learning Coalition beginning Jan. 1, 2023.

VPK students must be 4-years-old by Sept. 1 of the year they are attending VPK. To attend VPK, all students must have a Certificate of Eligibility (voucher) from the Early Learning Coalition.

Key Steps:

1. Apply for a seat: Nov. 28 through Dec. 14 at 5 p.m.

Use the Student reservation system at https://reservation.pcsb.org. Visit any PCS school with a valid photo ID to get an account.

2. Acceptance Period: Dec. 16- Jan. 13  

Invitations will be sent to families on Dec. 16. At that time, families will be able to accept a seat in one of our schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Log back into reservation.pcsb.org to see the accepted application. You must accept an invitation to keep a seat.  

3. Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility starting Jan 1

If you are interested in VPK, you will also need to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (VPK voucher) from the Early Learning Coalition. 

4. Complete the enrollment process at your assigned school: Jan. 23- Feb. 3  

Bring the following required documents to your assigned school:

• Certiificate of Eligibility (voucher)
• Birth certificate/proof of child's age
• Florida Certificate of Immunization (DH Form 680)
• Physical examination certificate signed by a licensed examiner
• Proof of Florida residency (two forms of documentation required)

Certificate of Eligibility Info:

Parents can apply for Certificates of Eligibility starting Jan. 1, 2023. Families must have the voucher at the time of enrollment at the school.  For information about the Certificate of Eligibility, visit the Early Learning Coalition website or call the Early Learning Coalition at (727) 400-4411. Early Learning Coalition sites:

• Main Office: 2536 Countryside Blvd. Suite 500, Clearwater, FL 33763
• Lealman Office: 3815 43rd St. Building 8, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
• South County Office: 3420 8th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711

*Free full day programs with Certificate of Eligibility (voucher)