Voluntary Pre Kindergarten (VPK)

Pre Kindergarten & VPK Program
ages 4-5 years of age

Island Prep Pre Kindergarten classes focus on social skills and independence in a structured learning environment. VPK is a state funded program that helps subsidize and offset the cost of early education in Florida.

ABOUT PRE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM

Pre Kindergarten is the foundation for building a love of learning and getting the students excited about school! Our classes promote lifelong independence, and social skills. Our program incorporates hands on learning that encourage creativity and discovery. Enrichments programs such as Spanish and music that pique interest in languages and the arts, and a warm loving environment that builds confidence and trust between the teacher and student. Encouragement, guidance and acceptance are all a part of what make our Pre-K (VPK) program different.

The Island Prep Pre-K program offers Voluntary Pre Kindergarten (VPK is a state funded program that helps subsidize and offset the cost of early education in Florida). Island Prep offers multiple attendance options than most schools allowing us to meet the needs of all our families.

This program is available for children that will turn four by September 1st, for the program year. Please make sure to register your child online at www.ecs4kids.org * The certificate of eligibility will be needed to hold your child’s spot at Island Prep.

SCHEDULES OFFERED AT ALL PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS:
  • TUESDAY & THURSDAY VPK CLASS (EXTENDED DAY AVAILABLE)*
  • MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY(EXTENDED DAY AVAILABLE)
  • MONDAY — FRIDAY(EXTENDED DAY AVAILABLE)

* Extended Day hours are the hours before or after the VPK funded class times, available from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Children that are enrolled in the Extended Day VPK program are required to pay a supply and registration fee.

Highly qualified, experienced educators and a hybrid curriculum are the cornerstones of our education process. See below for several examples of curriculum.

Island Prep VPK classroom
Enrichment classes, such as:
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Music
  • Art
  • Spanish
  • Sign Language
Natural and Environmental features:
  • Paperless Tuition Payment and Newsletters
  • Greenguard Certified Classroom Equipment
  • Outdoor Classroom and Garden
  • Eco-friendly Cleaning Products (no harsh chemicals)
  • Shoe Free Environment
Island Prep preschool voluntary prekindergarten classroom