Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program or VPK is a free educational program designed to prepare 4-and 5-year-olds for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success.
Who is eligible?
Children who reside in Miami-Dade County who are four years old on or before September 1st. Parents may choose to wait to enroll their child for VPK until the following year for 4-year-olds with birthdays from Feb. 2 through Sept. 1 in a calendar year.
About Our Different Programs:
| VPK TITLE I PROGRAMS: | Click here for a list of all Title I VPK Schools |
| VPK FEE SUPPORTED PROGRAMS: | Click here for a list of all Fee-Supported VPK Schools |
| VPK INCLUSION PROGRAMS: | Click here for a list of all Inclusion VPK Schools |
How to Register for Prekindergarten Programs (VPK) in Miami-Dade County Public Schools?
- Visit your home school and provide initial school entry registration requirements. Click here to locate your school .
- Registration Requirements: English | Spanish | Creole
VPK Student Selection
Schools with more eligible applicants than slots available, will make student selections utilizing a lottery system.
How to Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to complete VPK registration?
Use the VPK Portal online system to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to complete VPK registration.