AYA is a Voluntary Pre-K participating school. VPK applies to children in PK4.
Parents of any student who is a Florida resident and has turned four by September 1 is eligible to apply for funding to cover his/her child's tuition and fees. The traditional VPK program is based on a half-day program (8:00 AM -12:00 PM), Mondays through Thursdays which does not include Arabic, Qur’an, or Islamic Studies.
AYA offers only full day programs with no part time option and parents who want their 4-year-olds in the full-day program may pay tuition and fees to cover the day from 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM. The full-day program includes Arabic, Qur’an, and Islamic Studies.
The Voluntary Pre-kindergarten Program (VPK) is designed to prepare Florida's children for kindergarten, and develop the skills they need to become good readers and successful students. VPK provides standards for literacy skills, strict accountability, appropriate curricula, substantial instruction periods, manageable class sizes and qualified instructors. Parents have the option of enrolling their child(ren) in a year-long program that consists of 540 instructional hours. The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County administers the Voluntary Pre-kindergarten Program at the local level, which includes registering childcare providers and providing applications and information to parents. VPK registrations will be conducted online/electronically ONLY.
Parents of any student who is a Florida resident and has turned four by September 1 is eligible to apply for funding to cover his/her child's tuition and fees. The traditional VPK program is based on a half-day program (8:00 AM -12:00 PM), Mondays through Thursdays which does not include Arabic, Qur’an, or Islamic Studies.
AYA offers only full day programs with no part time option and parents who want their 4-year-olds in the full-day program may pay tuition and fees to cover the day from 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM. The full-day program includes Arabic, Qur’an, and Islamic Studies.
The Voluntary Pre-kindergarten Program (VPK) is designed to prepare Florida's children for kindergarten, and develop the skills they need to become good readers and successful students. VPK provides standards for literacy skills, strict accountability, appropriate curricula, substantial instruction periods, manageable class sizes and qualified instructors. Parents have the option of enrolling their child(ren) in a year-long program that consists of 540 instructional hours. The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County administers the Voluntary Pre-kindergarten Program at the local level, which includes registering childcare providers and providing applications and information to parents. VPK registrations will be conducted online/electronically ONLY.
Eligibility
VPK is open to all children who reside in the state of Florida and who are four years old. Age eligibility requirements are:
VPK is open to all children who reside in the state of Florida and who are four years old. Age eligibility requirements are:
- Your child must be 4-years-old by September 1st of the academic year you are applying for.
- Children may use their voucher to enroll in the VPK program once. If you child's voucher is used to enroll in the August- May program they will not be eligible for VPK3 Summer. However, if your child missed the full-year enrollment, they may use their VPK voucher for the VPK Summer Program. Once a child is eligible to enter kindergarten, they are no longer eligible to participate in VPK. If you aren't sure about your child's eligibility, please call the Hillsborough County VPK Office: (813) 740-4713.
Registration
Parents/legal guardians must register their eligible child with the Early Learning Coalition in the county where the child will attend the VPK program. For example, a child/parent may reside in Pasco County and want to attend VPK in Hillsborough County. The parent/legal guardian must register the eligible child with the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County.
STEP 1– Parents/Legal Guardians of eligible four-year-old children MUST complete the Child Application Form (AWI-VPK From 01) AND provide the following items:
Proof of child’s age/date of birth (any of the following):
Proof of Florida Residency (any of the following):
STEP 2- Parents/legal guardians must deliver the VPK Certificate of Eligibility (obtained in Step 2) to their chosen approved VPK provider. This will complete the registration process for parents.
Parents/legal guardians must register their eligible child with the Early Learning Coalition in the county where the child will attend the VPK program. For example, a child/parent may reside in Pasco County and want to attend VPK in Hillsborough County. The parent/legal guardian must register the eligible child with the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County.
STEP 1– Parents/Legal Guardians of eligible four-year-old children MUST complete the Child Application Form (AWI-VPK From 01) AND provide the following items:
Proof of child’s age/date of birth (any of the following):
- Birth record or certificate
- Passport
- A certificate of arrival in the US showing age
- A valid military dependent ID card
- A shot/immunization record indicating the date of birth signed by a public health officer or licensed practicing physician.
Proof of Florida Residency (any of the following):
- Florida driver's license
- Utility bill
- Bank Statement
- Pay Stub
- Insurance policy
- Lease or mortgage papers
STEP 2- Parents/legal guardians must deliver the VPK Certificate of Eligibility (obtained in Step 2) to their chosen approved VPK provider. This will complete the registration process for parents.
