2014-2015 VPK Enrollment

 Do you want to enroll your child in RCA’s VPK Program for the 2014-2015 school year?

 If so, you must first acquire a “Certificate of Eligibility” from the 4-C office located at: 3500 W. Colonial Drive  Orlando, FL 32808.

 You may reach them at 407-522-2252.

 Read the information below to find out how to obtain the certificate.

The following items are acceptable documents required from parents who are seeking to obtain a Certification of Eligibility for the 2014-2015 VPK Program.

 * Child must be 4 years old with a birth date range between 09/02/09 – 09/01/10

 * Social Security Card or Number (optional)

 * Examples of Acceptable proof of child’s age may include any one of the following: (Documents should be verified and copied)

 1. Current Birth certificate or Immunization (blue card) with a signature from a medical professional

 2. Passport

 3. Valid military dependent identification card

 4. An insurance policy on the child’s life which has been in force for at least 2 years;

 5. A passport or certificate of the child’s arrival in the United States

 * Examples of Acceptable proof of residency may include any one of the following: (Documents should be verified and copied)

 1. Valid Florida driver’s license ( POST OFFICE BOX IS NOT ACCEPTABLE)

 2. Current Utility bill- electric or water

 3. Current bank account statement

 4. Current pay stubs

 5. Current residential agreement or receipt of rental payment

 6. Government documents – Florida ID or property tax assessment showing a homestead exemption

 7. Military order showing that the child’s parent is a service member in the United States Armed Forces and is assigned to duty in Florida when the child attends the VPK program (e.g., permanent change of station)

Benefits of early education and the VPK program

• The most important growth and development in the brain happens by the age of five.
• The early years are the learning years. A child’s ability to be attentive and to follow directions emerges in the early years. Structured early learning fosters these abilities for later success in school and in life.
• Pre-K prepares children to be ready for school. Children who participate in high-quality early childhood education programs develop better language skills, score higher in school-readiness tests and have better social skills and fewer behavioral problems once they enter school. They are also better prepared for Kindergarten, especially in the areas of pre-reading, pre-math and social skills.
• Pre-K promotes a love of learning in children. Pre-K enhances what a child learns at home and instills a love of life-long learning.

 

To learn more about the benefits of early education and the VPK program, visit
http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/EarlyLearning/OEL_CCRR_VPKProgram.html