Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)

  • Collier County Public Schools Pre-K Programs is commited to providing an enhanced and rewarding early learning experience that will give children the skills needed to succeed in Kindergarten and throughout their educational journey.
     
    Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is available for children ages 4 - 5, born on or before September 1st, and residing in the state of Florida. 
     
    CCPS Pre-K Programs include:
     
    • Highly-qualified State of Florida Certified Teachers
    • Age-appropriate curricula with a strong emphasis on early literacy skills
    • Staff to child ratio 1 to 10 or lower

     

    Applications for enrollment are accepted online beginning in December. Enrollment for VPK is on a first come first served basis.  Spaces are limited.

     
    Families interested in VPK at Collier County Public Schools must apply and obtain a Florida VPK Child Certificate of Eligibility (VPK Voucher) obtainable online at:
     
     
    Or locally at:
     

    Early Learning Coalition of SWFL
    3050 North Horseshoe Drive Suite#231
     

    Naples, FL 34104 • 239-213-1137
     
    Additional Information
    Please contact Collier County Public Schools Office of Early Learning
     
    Email vpk@collierschools.com  

    Telephone (239) 377-0590
     
     

    PRE-APPLICATION FOR 2019 - 2020 NOW OPEN!

    CLICK HERE TO PRE-APPLY

     

     

     ** As of October 15, 2019, Golden Gate and Lely Elementary Schools have vacancy for Full Day VPK with Parent Pay Option. **
     

    *** Online Pre-Application for 2020 - 2021 Collier County Public Schools Pre-K Programs OPENS December 1 , 2019. ***

    ****Open Application for 2020 - 2021 Florida State VPK Vouchers begin January 1, 2020. Please visit elcofswfl.org ****

     
     
     
    For additional VPK provider options in the community, please contact the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida.
     
     
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