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Free Childcare Assistance In Florida
Explore the accessibility of affordable daycare support through Doorway To Learning Enrichment Center Inc! Thanks to government-funded programs in Florida, parents like you can ensure top-notch care and education for your child as you balance work and family responsibilities. Discover the various financial assistance avenues outlined below.
For Ages 0-5
What is Florida School Readiness?
Florida's School Readiness Program provides financial support to qualifying low-income families, aiming to assist them in accessing quality early education and care. The goal is to empower parents to achieve financial independence while ensuring that their young children are well-prepared for future success in school.
For Age 4-5
What is VPK?
The state of Florida offers FREE VPK in Orlando (Voluntary Prekindergarten) for all 4-year-olds regardless of family income. The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child’s development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
School Readiness
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What is School Readiness (SR)?
Florida's School Readiness Program (SR) provides financial support to qualifying low-income families, aiming to assist them in accessing quality early education and care. The goal is to empower parents to achieve financial independence while ensuring that their young children are well-prepared for future success in school.
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What are the benefits of School Readiness?
- Gets little ones kindergarten-ready!
- Supports working families by making top-notch early learning services affordable.
- Keeps parents thriving in the workforce or pursuing education with a helping hand.
- Provides parents information on child development, early childhood screenings, and family well-being.
- Take your pick from private centers, public schools, or family childcare homes.
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Am I eligible for School Readiness?
Learn More- At least one parent must be employed or engaged in educational activities, like college or trade school attendance, for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- The total household income should not exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty level based on family size.
- Families are required to contribute a copayment for childcare, which varies depending on income and family size.
- Additionally, other children may qualify if they have special needs, are considered at-risk for abuse, neglect, or abandonment, or if their parents fall into specific categories, such as being homeless, victims of domestic violence, or low-income migrant families or farm workers.
To learn more about specific eligibility requirements, click the button below to visit The Florida Department of Education School Readiness Page.
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Is your school an approved provider?
Book TourYes! We accept Florida School Readiness. Schedule a FREE Tour of our facilities to learn more.
VPK
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What is VPK?
The state of Florida offers FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds regardless of family income. The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child’s development.
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Am I eligible for VPK?
Learn MoreTo qualify for VPK:
- Children need to reside in Florida and reach the age of 4 on or before September 1 of the ongoing school year.
- If a child's fourth birthday falls between February 2 and September 1 of a given calendar year, parents have the option to delay enrollment in VPK until the subsequent year when the child turns 5.
To learn more about specific eligibility requirements, click the button below to visit The Florida Department of Education School Readiness Page.
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How much is full time VPK in Florida?
540 hours of educational instruction in a school year.
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Is your school an approved VPK provider?
Book A TourYes! We provide free Florida VPK With flexible hours ranging from 3 to 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
Schedule a FREE Tour of our facilities to learn more about our VPK program.
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Key Features of Our
Florida VPK Program
Ensuring Safety and Security
- Pristine Classrooms
- Certified Teachers (CPR & First Aid Trained)
- Rigorous Safety Measures in Place
- Well-Maintained Facilities
Fostering Communication,
Language, & Literacy Skills
- Vocabulary Enrichment: VPK initiatives concentrate on broadening children's vocabulary via interactive tasks, conversations, and exposure to diverse words, laying the foundation for proficient communication.
- Active Listening and Understanding: Using storytelling, collaborative discussions, and hands-on learning, VPK participants cultivate adept listening abilities and comprehensive comprehension skills, essential for effective communication.
- Early Literacy Development: VPK initiatives introduce developmentally appropriate literacy engagements such as storytelling sessions, letter identification activities, and introductory writing tasks, nurturing a passion for reading and establishing fundamental literacy proficiencies for the future.
Cognitive Advancement:
- Social and Emotional Development: Interacting with peers and engaging in guided tasks fosters crucial social and emotional abilities in children enrolled in VPK programs, such as teamwork, empathy, and self-control.
- Problem-Solving Skills: VPK programs integrate activities designed to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, prompting children to investigate, assess, and devise innovative solutions to various problems.
- Early Math and Literacy Proficiency: These programs introduce basic math and literacy principles through suitable activities, narrative sessions, and interactive learning, laying the groundwork for a seamless transition into formal schooling.
STEAM Learning Experience
- Cultivating Critical Thinking: Within our VPK program, we promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), encouraging children to participate in activities that stimulate critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning.
- Interactive Exploration: Children enrolled in our STEAM-focused VPK programs actively engage in hands-on experiments and projects, fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and nurturing a curiosity for exploration.
- Nurturing Creativity: Our curriculum integrates the arts, allowing children to express themselves creatively while developing innovative thinking skills.
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