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VPK-Tuition Supported Program

Program Overview 

VPK is a state-funded program administered through Broward County Public Schools. These programs are designed to promote school readiness by supporting young children's academic growth, relationship-building skills, self-regulation, and physical development, while also strengthening families. 

The program prepares eligible four-year-olds for kindergarten at no cost. In Broward County Public Schools, free VPK is combined with additional Pre-K, fee-based hours to create a full school day program. The Pre-K, fee-based option is also available for three-year-olds.

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Program Offers

Who We Serve

  • Children who are 4 years old on or before September 1 and have a valid Florida VPK Certificate of Eligibility
  • Children who are 3 years old on or before September 1

Program Details

  • Cost: Parents and guardians pay tuition for full school day programming.
  • Transportation: Not provided

How to Apply

Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open!
 

Apply online

The VPK/Pre-K (Tuition Supported) Process  is used to select students that are applying for the full or half-day VPK/Pre-K (Tuition Supported) classes offered at selected BCPS schools.

There are limited seats for parents interested in a free, 3-hour, VPK-only class and seats for families interested in a full school day, VPK/Pre-K tuition-supported program. Students are selected based upon District priority and random selection.

Priority is given to students living within the school’s attendance boundary. VPK/Pre-K classes accept full school day applications for 3-year-old children. 

Program Information