Childcare Financial Assistance Programs
Know Your Options
Free Childcare Assistance In Florida
At Children's Kingdom Academy, we understand. Florida offers government-funded programs that can make high-quality care accessible for your family. Explore the financial assistance options 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
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.
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.
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.
Is your school an approved provider?
Book TourYes! We accept Florida School Readiness. Schedule a FREE Tour of our facilities to learn more.
VPK
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.
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.
How much is full time VPK in Florida?
540 hours of educational instruction in a school year.
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
Risk-Free
- Thriving Environment
- Certified Professionals
- Safe Learning Environment
- Nurturing Minds in a Secure Space
The Art of Communication and Language
- Word Wizards: VPK programs make learning fun with engaging activities, conversations, and diverse language exposure. This equips children with a rich vocabulary, paving the way for clear and confident communication.
- Mastering the Art of Listening: Storytelling, group discussions, and interactive learning activities foster strong listening skills and comprehension in VPK students. These are the cornerstones of effective communication.
- Igniting a Passion for Reading:
VPK programs introduce age-appropriate literacy activities like story time, letter recognition, and basic writing exercises. This sets children on their path to becoming lifelong learners and fosters a love for reading.
Journey of Brain Development
- Making Friends & Mastering Feelings: Through play and fun activities, VPK programs help children become cooperation champions, empathy experts, and self-regulation superstars.
- Problem-Solving Detectives: Get ready to crack the code! VPK programs turn kids into little detectives, equipping them with critical thinking skills to explore, analyze, and discover creative solutions to any challenge.
- Ready, Set, Learn: VPK programs are like a launchpad for young minds. Storytelling, hands-on activities, and engaging games make learning math and literacy concepts a blast, preparing children for a smooth transition to kindergarten.
STEAM Bridge
- Mystery Solvers Academy: Our STEAM VPK program equips children with critical thinking skills. Like detectives, they analyze situations, brainstorm solutions, and explore possibilities, becoming champions of creative problem-solving.
- Lab Coats & Curiosity: STEAM VPK programs transform our classrooms into exciting laboratories. Through hands-on experiments and projects, children become curious scientists, uncovering the wonders of the world around them and fostering a lifelong love for scientific exploration.
- A World of Color & Creativity: Arts become a vibrant thread woven into the fabric of our STEAM VPK program. Children unleash their inner artists, expressing themselves freely while developing innovative thinking skills as they explore their creative potential.
