Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Program for 4-Year-Olds

Trinity Preschool is proud to offer Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program for our4-year-olds. VPK is a free early learning initiative that prepares your child for kindergarten by building the skills critical to their success. Both campuses offer small class sizes to ensure individualized attention and robust parent-teacher collaboration. Our VPK program aims to develop literacy, math, language, and social-emotional development skills, giving children a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

What Is Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK)?

Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) is a free early learning initiative designed to prepare 4-year-old children for kindergarten. The program aims to develop literacy, math, language, and social-emotional development skills, giving children a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

VPK is available to all children who are Florida residents and who turn four by September 1 of the school year and is offered through public and private providers. Families can choose from two options:

  1. School-Year Program: Offers 540 instructional hours, usually held during the traditional school year.
  2. Summer Program: A more intensive option with 300 instructional hours, suited for families who prefer a condensed schedule.

VPK supports families and helps children develop the essential skills they need for educational success by providing access to high-quality, play-based education at no cost.

Goals for Your 4-Year-Old

Our VPK program focuses on developing essential early literacy and math skills through quality, play-based educational methods, preparing students for successful entry into kindergarten and beyond. Our teachers continue to build on the foundational skills taught in our earlier programs. Our main priority is fostering a genuine love of learning and a growth mindset that will carry students into the next phase of their education.

Our goals for your child are:

  • Develop pre-reading skills, like letter recognition and phonemic awareness
  • Build math skills like number sense, shapes, and patterns
  • Encourage curiosity, logical thinking, and problem solving
  • Advance fine and gross motor skillsthrough activities
  • Create a goal mindset for learning
  • Develop concentration and attention span
  • Build character and self-confidence
  • Promote independent learning
  • Develop core values and a sense of self
  • Explore faith through weekly chapel visits

Your Child’s Typical Daily Routine

While each day is a new adventure, your child will learn and explore through the following daily activities:

  • Group circle time
  • Individual and group work periods
  • Chapel visit
  • Outdoor playtime
  • Snack and lunchtime
  • Learning Assessments
  • American Sign Language
  • Fitness
  • Centers
  • Music
  • Art
  • Math
  • Science
  • And More

Enrolling Your Child

We understand that every child is unique, with their own learning patterns and personality. Our teachers, administrators, and chapel leaders work with each child to develop their skills and abilities while encouraging them to explore and learn in the way that best suits them. We welcome parents of prospective students to learn more about our programs by contacting one of our convenient locations and scheduling a tour.

Our VPK program is available for enrollment:

  • 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday)
  • 5 days per week (Monday through Friday) 

School begins at 8:30am and finishes at 2:30pm, with extended care available until 5pm for an additional fee.

How to Apply for VPK?

The enrollment process for Florida VPK begins online through the ECS4Kids website. Families must use this state-wide family portal to register their child with the State of Florida for free VPK programs and to obtain a VPK certificate.

VPK Registration and Forms