VPK Overview Information Regarding VPK Instructor Requirements VPK Funding Rates VPK Provider Application Process Commonly Used Forms
VPK Overview
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is designed to prepare children to be ready to learn upon entry to kindergarten. Offered through local private and public child care providers and administered by the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties (ELCFV), this program is available to all children residing in Florida who are 4 years old on or before the first of September. Families may begin applying for VPK Certificates of Eligibility (COE) at their nearest ELCFV office on or after March 1, 2012 for VPK Programs beginning in August 2012.
Providers should encourage parents or legal guardians to call the ELCFV office most convenient for them and arrange for an appointment to receive a COE. Proof of the child’s age (which could be a birth certificate or immunization record signed by a physician) and proof of residence, (which could be the parent or legal guardian’s driver’s license with the current physical address or a utility bill in the name of the person who will be signing the COE) is required.
The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia has offices at the following locations.
Location |
Phone Number |
230 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach |
(386) 323-2400 |
215 Hazen Road, Deland |
(386) 736-5010 |
800 East Howe Street, Bunnell |
(386) 437-8236 |
When accepting VPK Certificates of Eligibility, providers should verify the program year the child is eligible for. The program year can be found in the upper left hand corner of the certificate or by looking at the child’s birth date as shown on the COE. The 2012/2013 eligible birth date range starts September 2, 2007 and ends September 1, 2008.
VPK Providers have the option of providing VPK in either or both of the following ways:
- 540 instruction hours, referred to as “School Year”
- 300 instruction hours, referred to as “Summer”
Provider/Instructor qualifications differ for the school year and summer programs. See the link “Information Regarding VPK Instructor Requirements” to gain an understanding of the differences and how you can best offer VPK.
Information Regarding VPK Instructor Requirements
- School Year Instructors: http://www.fldoe.org/earlylearning/pdf/sy_vpk_instrct-credential.pdf
- Summer Instructors: http://www.fldoe.org/earlylearning/pdf/sumvpkinstrctcred.pdf
- Stautory Requirements: http://www.fldoe.org/earlylearning/pdf/vpkeqcrd.pdf
VPK Funding Rates
Summer 2012 Program funding rates effective July 1, 2010
•Flagler County - $6.93 per child per hour
•Volusia County – $6.98 per child per hour
School Year 2012/2013 funding rates posted July 1, 2011
•Flagler County - $4.23 per child per hour
•Volusia County – $4.25 per child per hour
VPK Provider Application Process
Current VPK providers, click here.
If you are a new VPK provider, please follow the steps below:
Step 1.
Attend a VPK Application Workshop. To view the VPK Application Workshop Schedule,
click here.
This workshop will address current VPK regulations and the paperwork requirements involved in the application process. It is the perfect place to address any questions you may have about VPK.
VPK Application Workshops are intended for:
- New providers
- Providers whose VPK participation has lapsed for one or more years
- Current VPK providers who want to refresh their VPK knowledge
Step 2.
Schedule a VPK Application Appointment by contacting your designated Provider Contracts Coordinator listed below.
- Providers with program names A-M- call 386-323-2400 ext. 186, or email acoitrone@elcfv.org to schedule with Alecia Coitrone.
- Providers with program names N-Z- call 386-323-2400 ext. 139, or email jriccio@elcfv.org to schedule with Jenni Riccio.
Step 3.
Attend your scheduled VPK Application Appointment.
- Please arrive at your appointment with a complete VPK Application packet to be considered for program approval. The content of the application packet will be discussed in detail at the VPK Application Workshop and can be identified by clicking on the “VPK Application Checklist” within the Commonly Used Forms section below.
VPK Approval Timeline Guide:
- Summer 2012: New providers that plan to start VPK in May/June 2012 should attend a workshop as soon as possible then schedule an appointment and be approved by April 30, 2012.
- School Year 2012/2013: New providers that plan to start VPK in August 2012 should attend a workshop then schedule an appointment and be approved by July 20, 2012. Due to the high volume of ELCFV activity involved in the start of a VPK School Year, appointments will not be scheduled between July 20, 2012 and September 3, 2012.
Commonly Used Forms
| VPK Policy & Procedure Handbook | The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties has formulated this easy to read VPK Policy & Procedure Handbook to assist potential and current VPK providers. |
| VPK Application Forms | Downloadable VPK application forms: |
| State of Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Statewide Provider Agreement | |
| VPK Application Checklist | This form is a guide for providers to ensure a complete application packet is in place for the VPK Application Appointment. This form lists the required documents and the order of how documents should be submitted to ensure a successful approval. |
VPK Calendar & Calculation Charts |
Use these forms to assist in the calculation of your VPK calendar to assure a delivery of 540 instructional hours for the school year program and 300 instructional hours for the summer program. |
| Affidavit of Good Moral Character | This form is part of a Level II Background Screening. Providers have each staff person complete this form and then have it notarized. |
| Department of Children and Families | Local DCF licensing and child care provider information: |
| Director and Staff Credential Information | Information on obtaining a VPK Endorsed Director and Staff Credential. You may also view and print a DCF transcript. |
| W-9 | This form must be completed to process your payments. |
| Payment Selection Form | Use this form to notify the Coalition if you want REIMBURSEMENT or ADVANCE PAYMENT. |
| Child Attendance and Parental Choice Certificate | This form should be signed monthly by the parent of each child enrolled in the VPK program. This form is to be kept on site in the child's file. |
| VPK Classroom Enrollees Form | Use this form to officially enroll a child into one of your VPK classes. This form will be used to verify reimbursement. |
| VPK Classroom Disenrollment Form | Use this form to officially disenroll a child from one of your VPK classes. This form will be used to verify reimbursement. |
| AWI-VPK 06 Informed Parental Consent for Provider Transfers and Class Transfers | This form is used to transfer a child from one classroom to another within your program. |
| VPK Provider Name Change | Click Here to download this document |
| VPK Provider Change of Director | Click Here to download this document |
| VPK Provider Change of Address | Click Here to download this document |
| VPK Provider Change of Ownership | Click Here to download this document |
| VPK Provider Attendance Form | Click Here to download this document |
Early Learning Coalition Of Flagler & Volusia Counties
230 North Beach Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: 386-323-2400
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