Free
Paid by the state
Age 4
By September 1
540 hours
School-year program
CDA certified
VPK teachers
CPR certified
All teachers and staff
How VPK works
Who qualifies
Children who live in Florida and turn 4 on or before September 1 of the school year.
What it covers
540 hours of free instruction during the school year. The state pays us directly for those hours.
Need a longer day?
VPK covers part of the day. Add before- and after-care hours with us and only pay for the extra time.
Step 1: Apply online
Apply on Florida's Family Portal with an email address, proof of Florida residency and proof of your child's age.
Step 2: Get your certificate
Once approved, you'll receive a Certificate of Eligibility to bring to Little Pioneers.
Step 3: Enroll with us
Book a tour, bring your certificate, and we'll help with the rest of the paperwork.
Health & safety
Clean every day
Classrooms are sanitized every evening, toys at nap time with a food-grade sanitizer, and toys and equipment are checked every morning.
Healthy habits
Hand-washing at set times through the day. Children come back 24 hours symptom-free after a fever of 101℉ or more. Immunizations or a religious exemption form are required.
Care for every bump
Every bump gets a written report, ice and TLC, and a heads-up at pickup. All teachers and staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
Reserve your VPK spot.
6631 Boyette Road
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 973-8600