In 2004, the Florida Legislature enacted legislation to implement the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program, to better prepare Florida’s young children for successful entry into kindergarten by focusing on early literacy. This legislation assigns responsibilities for the day-to-day management of the program to the Agency for Workforce Innovation; licensing and credentialing to the Department of Children and Families; and the creation of standards, curriculum, and accountability to the Department of Education. All three agencies are working together to provide leadership and support to the local early learning coalitions, school districts, and public and private providers to ensure the successful implementation of effective prekindergarten education programs for Florida’s four-year-old children.

Osceola County
VPK Provider Policy & Procedures Handbook